Explore the Family Name Schwieger
The meaning of Schwieger
1. North German: from the Middle Low German personal name Swideger, from an ancient Germanic name composed of the elements swinth ‘strong, fast’ + gār, gēr ‘spear’. Compare Schweickert. 2. German: nickname from Middle High German swiger ‘mother-in-law’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwieger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schwieger was ranked 33,053 in popularity in 2010, a slight decrease from its rank of 33,054 in 2000. The total count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.07%, from 653 in 2000 to 660 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of 8.33%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #34,353 | -3.93% |
| Count | 653 | 660 | 1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwieger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Schwieger surname predominantly aligns with white ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the Schwieger surname identified as White, with a tiny decrease of 0.60% over the decade. Very few identified as Hispanic, though that number saw a notable increase of 37.66% between 2000 and 2010. Around 1.5% of Schwiegers reported having two or more ethnic identities in 2000, but this figure dropped by 11.11% by 2010. No individuals with the Schwieger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.82% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.36% | -11.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.06% | 37.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |