Explore the Family Name Schwery
The meaning of Schwery
Swiss German: probably an endearing form of a relationship name meaning ‘father-in-law, brother-in-law’, Middle High German sweher, swēr (see Schwer).
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How common is the last name Schwery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Schwery" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a ten-year span, moving from rank 63,632 in 2000 to 64,200 in 2010, a change of -0.89 in rank. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.8% during this period, rising from 293 individuals in 2000 to 310 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11, indicating this surname's relative rarity in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #64,200 | -0.89% |
| Count | 293 | 310 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwery
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that "Schwery" is largely associated with White ethnicity, though there was a decrease from 97.61% in 2000 to 92.90% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data also shows a slight increase in the identification of this surname with the Hispanic community, rising to 1.61% in 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, accounting for 4.84% in 2010. The surname had no representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 92.9% | -4.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |