Explore the Family Name Schweikert
The meaning of Schweikert
German: variant of Schweickert. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Schweikert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schweikert has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,642nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 26,451st place, showing a growth rate of 0.72%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 860 to 923 people, experiencing a change of 7.33%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.12%, going from 0.32 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #26,451 | 0.72% |
| Count | 860 | 923 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweikert
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schweikert are predominantly White, although there has been a small decline of 0.76% from 96.4% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the greatest increase, rising by approximately 50.99% to make up 2.28% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races categories both experienced decreases, with 6.17% and 6.9% respectively. No changes were observed for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories as they remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.67% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.28% | 50.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.08% | -6.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.76% | -6.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |