Explore the Family Name Schwiesow
The meaning of Schwiesow
East German: habitational name from any of the places called Schwiesow or Schwiesau, for example one near Gardelegen.
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How common is the last name Schwiesow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Schwiesow" experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,985th, but by 2010 it had dropped to 61,297th in popularity, marking a decrease of 5.71%. However, the actual count of people with this surname remained constant at 328 over this decade. The proportion of individuals with the Schwiesow surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.12 to 0.11, reflecting an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #61,297 | -5.71% |
| Count | 328 | 328 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwiesow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Schwiesow" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 96.65% of those with this surname. There were no recorded shifts in ethnicity over this period; no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races. This consistency suggests a strong correlation between the Schwiesow surname and the White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |