Explore the Family Name Schweinsberg
The meaning of Schweinsberg
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Saxony, Westphalia, Hesse, and Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Schweinsberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schweinsberg has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 52,174th to 53,802nd. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.67%, growing from 374 to 384 over the same period. Despite an increase in count, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 7.14%, indicating a broader growth in population that outpaced the growth of this specific surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #53,802 | -3.12% |
| Count | 374 | 384 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweinsberg
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Schweinsberg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 0.20% over this time. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, in 2010, the census recorded individuals who identified as Hispanic for the first time, accounting for 1.82% of those with the Schweinsberg surname. The category for two or more races had suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 97.14% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 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% |