Explore the Family Name Schwendemann
The meaning of Schwendemann
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schwende, denoting cleared areas in the forest, for instance in Switzerland (Appenzell canton).
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How common is the last name Schwendemann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schwendemann has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,298th in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 75,317 by 2010, representing a decrease of 15.34%. The count of individuals bearing this surname likewise decreased from 284 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, a drop of 9.86%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also fell from 0.11 to 0.09, marking an 18.18% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #75,317 | -15.34% |
| Count | 284 | 256 | -9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwendemann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schwendemann, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 98.59% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and this number slightly decreased to 98.05% in 2010. The surname showed no association with other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 98.05% | -0.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |