Explore the Family Name Schwender
The meaning of Schwender
German: 1. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schwende (see Schwendemann) or Schwend(t) in Baden, Bavaria, Württemberg, Switzerland, or a topographic name for someone living in a cleared area in the forest (compare 2 below). 2. occupational name from Middle High German swenden ‘to clearcut areas of forests’ for a wood cutter, lumberjack. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schwender in the United States?
The surname Schwender, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is not very popular in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 77,222 and slightly fell to 80,419 in 2010, showing a negative change of -4.14%. The total count of people with this surname has however marginally increased from 231 to 236 between these years, marking a 2.16% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people has seen a slight decrease, dropping from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #80,419 | -4.14% |
| Count | 231 | 236 | 2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwender
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Schwender surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority identify as White. This group made up 94.81% of the Schwender population in 2000, but decreased to 92.80% by 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also saw an increase, rising from 2.16% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, they accounted for 2.12% of the Schwender population. The census data does not show any persons of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity within the Schwender community during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 92.8% | -2.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.16% | 2.54% | 17.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |