Explore the Family Name Schweich
The meaning of Schweich
German: habitational name from a place so named in Luxembourg near Trier.
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How common is the last name Schweich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schweich slightly grew between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular in the United States, with 229 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had increased to 76,768th and the count of individuals with this surname had risen to 250, representing a change of 1.25 in rank and 9.17 in count. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.08 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #76,768 | 1.25% |
| Count | 229 | 250 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweich
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schweich identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 93.89% in 2000 to 91.20% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 2.18% to 4.00%. In 2010, black individuals started to carry the surname Schweich, making up 2% of the total, whereas before there were no recorded instances. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased entirely from 2.18% in 2000 to none in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no changes among Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 91.2% | -2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 4% | 83.49% |
| Black | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |