Explore the Family Name Schwertner
The meaning of Schwertner
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Schwerta in Silesia. 2. occupational name for a sword maker (see Schwerdt).
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How common is the last name Schwertner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwertner has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schwertner was ranked 45,227th most popular surname in the United States. This ranking went up to 45,026 by 2010, marking a 0.44% rise in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 446 in 2000 to 476 in 2010, a growth rate of 6.73%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of -5.88%, from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #45,026 | 0.44% |
| Count | 446 | 476 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwertner
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Schwertner surname is primarily associated with those who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the surname identified as such, showing almost no change over the decade (-0.01%). The Hispanic ethnic identity, however, saw an increase of 24.75%, growing from 2.02% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.85% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.52% | 24.75% |
| 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% |