Explore the Family Name Schwering
The meaning of Schwering
German (Westphalia): patronymic from Schweder 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schwering has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Schwering was ranked as the 46,000th most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 45,253rd spot, marking a 1.62% rise in rank. During the same period, the number of people carrying the Schwering surname also increased from 437 to 473, exhibiting an 8.24% growth in count. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #45,253 | 1.62% |
| Count | 437 | 473 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwering
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Schwering surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.48% identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.10% in 2010. The data also shows a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this group, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased from 1.37% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 98.1% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |