Explore the Family Name Schwieterman
The meaning of Schwieterman
Americanized form of North German Schwietermann: probably a patronymic from the medieval personal name Swider (see Schweder 2) + Middle Low German man ‘man’. The surname Schwietermann has apparently died out in Germany.
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How common is the last name Schwieterman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwieterman rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schwieterman was ranked 29,758 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 28,498, indicating a 4.23% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an uptick during this period, growing from 746 to 837, which is a 12.2% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #28,498 | 4.23% |
| Count | 746 | 837 | 12.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwieterman
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Schwieterman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a considerable percentage identifying as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.39% in 2000 to 97.37% in 2010. In 2010, new entries in the ethnicity data emerged with 0.72% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.19% reporting two or more races. The percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.94% in 2000. No Schwietermans identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 97.37% | -1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |