Explore the Family Name Schwerdt
The meaning of Schwerdt
German (Bavaria): metonymic occupational name for a sword maker, from Middle High German swert ‘sword’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Schwerdt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schwerdt saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the ranking of this surname was 46,083, while in 2010 it had slipped to 49,268, marking a drop of 6.91%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 2.06% within the same timeframe, from 436 people in 2000 to 427 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people declining by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #49,268 | -6.91% |
| Count | 436 | 427 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwerdt
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schwerdt from 2000 to 2010. There was no recorded change within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; the data for these categories either remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy (S). However, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as White decreased from 95.41% in 2000 to 92.97% in 2010, a reduction of 2.56%. Concurrently, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.67% to 4.68%, representing a growth of 27.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 92.97% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 4.68% | 27.52% |
| 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% |