Explore the Family Name Schwenger
The meaning of Schwenger
1. South German: habitational name shortened from a place called Schweningen in Baden, or from an ancient Germanic personal name Swaniger, composed with swana ‘swan’ as the first element. 2. North German: nickname from Middle Low German swengen ‘to swing, turn about’, probably referring to a person’s gait. Some characteristic forenames: German Rudi, Hans, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schwenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schwenger saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 92,601 in popularity with a count of 184, while by 2010, it had moved up to a ranking of 91,625 with a count of 201, representing a change of 1.05 in rank and a 9.24% increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 people however remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #91,625 | 1.05% |
| Count | 184 | 201 | 9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwenger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schwenger surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.37% identified as such, though this number slightly decreased to 95.52% in 2010. There was a noted emergence of self-identified Hispanics within this surname group, going from 0% in 2000 to 4.48% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where counts remained stagnant or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 95.52% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.48% | 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% |