Explore the Family Name Schwichtenberg
The meaning of Schwichtenberg
German: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example those near Demmin and Anklam. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Heinz, Helmuth, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schwichtenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwichtenberg has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,817th but dropped to 32,960th in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.59%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 686 in 2000 to 695 in 2010, which is an increase of 1.31%. The proportion of people with the Schwichtenberg surname per 100k decreased by 4.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #32,960 | -3.59% |
| Count | 686 | 695 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwichtenberg
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some changes from 2000 to 2010 among individuals with the surname Schwichtenberg. In 2000, nearly all (97.81%) identified as White, which slightly fell to 96.55% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose to 1.01% and 1.73% respectively in 2010, after being at 0% in 2000. Meanwhile, those reporting as Two or more races went from 0.87% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, whereas the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.55% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |