Explore the Family Name Schwertfeger
The meaning of Schwertfeger
German: variant of Schwerdtfeger. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwertfeger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schwertfeger has experienced minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,052 in popularity with a proportional count of 0.2 per 100k. By 2010, it slightly dropped in rank to 39,281 and its proportion per 100k decreased by 5% to 0.19. However, despite this dip in rank and proportion, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.46%, growing from 531 to 560.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #39,281 | -0.59% |
| Count | 531 | 560 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwertfeger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Schwertfeger underwent some shifts from 2000 to 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black bearing this surname. The proportion of White individuals with this surname dropped marginally by 1.28%, from 96.05% to 94.82%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease of 13.27%, bringing their representation down to 1.96%. Notably, the Hispanic demographic saw a significant rise of 65.56%, increasing their representation from 1.51% to 2.50%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.82% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.5% | 65.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 1.96% | -13.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |