Explore the Family Name Schwetz
The meaning of Schwetz
1. Germanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Švec ‘shoemaker’ (see Svec). 2. German: habitational name from either of two places so called in Bohemia or West Prussia (now Poland).
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How common is the last name Schwetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwetz has seen a shift in its popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,502nd most common surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 82,044th spot, representing a 1.92% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Schwetz surname increased from 219 to 230 during this same period, demonstrating a growth of 5.02%. The proportion of people named Schwetz per 100,000 remained stable at 0.08 between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #82,044 | -1.92% |
| Count | 219 | 230 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwetz
The ethnic identity associated with the Schwetz surname also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 90.87% to 90.43% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased by 14.22%, moving from 4.57% to 5.22%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased from 2.28% to zero, while those reporting two or more races rose to 3.04% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.87% | 90.43% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 5.22% | 14.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |