Explore the Family Name Schweppe
The meaning of Schweppe
North German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of whips, from Middle Low German swep(p)e ‘whip’. In some cases the surname may have arisen as a nickname for a harsh master. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Egon.
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How common is the last name Schweppe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schweppe has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 35,239th in popularity and was held by approximately 605 people. However, by the following decade, the rank had dropped to 38,484 and the count reduced to 575, representing a 9.21% decrease in rank and 4.96% decrease in count. This also led to a 13.64% decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.22 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #38,484 | -9.21% |
| Count | 605 | 575 | -4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schweppe
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Schweppe surname remained relatively consistent based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, comprising 96.53% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.17% in 2010. A very small percentage identify as Hispanic or Black, each increasing marginally from 1.16% to 1.22% and 0.83% to 0.87% respectively between 2000 and 2010. New in 2010, 1.04% reported as Asian/Pacific Islander while no change was noted for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 96.17% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.22% | 5.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0.83% | 0.87% | 4.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |