Explore the Family Name Schweighardt
The meaning of Schweighardt
German: variant of Schweickert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schweighardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schweighardt saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 56,120th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 58,337th place, marking a decrease of approximately 3.95%. However, despite slipping in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 341 to 348 during the same period, representing a modest growth of 2.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69% from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #58,337 | -3.95% |
| Count | 341 | 348 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweighardt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schweighardt surname predominantly belongs to those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.12% of those holding the surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 96.55% by 2010. Comparatively, other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported among the holders of the Schweighardt name in either census years. Notably, however, the 2010 census data recorded a small percentage of individuals (1.44%) with the Schweighardt surname identifying as Hispanic or Black, which was not observed in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.12% | 96.55% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |