Explore the Family Name Schweickert
The meaning of Schweickert
German (mainly Württemberg and Bavaria): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements swinth ‘strong, fast’ + gār, gēr ‘spear’; the -t is epenthetic. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Hans.
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How common is the last name Schweickert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schweickert has seen a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 44,895th, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,219th, marking a decline of 2.95%. Despite this, the number of people bearing the name increased from 450 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, an increase of 2.44%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a drop of 5.88%, falling from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #46,219 | -2.95% |
| Count | 450 | 461 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweickert
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Schweickert are of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, 99.11% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.18% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010 there was a small percentage, 1.52%, who identified as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.11% | 97.18% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |