Explore the Family Name Schwimmer
The meaning of Schwimmer
1. German: nickname for a good swimmer, from an agent derivative of Middle High German swimmen (German schwimmen). 2. German: topographic name from Schwemme for someone living near the village pond where the animals were watered. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from an agent derivative of German schwimmen ‘to swim’ (compare 1 above), assigned at random by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Leiser, Mendel, Naftali, Cheskel, Mayer, Meyer, Moise, Moishe, Nosson, Yetta, Yitzchak.
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How common is the last name Schwimmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schwimmer shows an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 27,721 in 2000, it rose to position 25,518 by the end of the decade, marking a 7.95% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period, from 817 in 2000 to 968 in 2010, an increase of 18.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a growth of 10%, rising from 0.3 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,721 | #25,518 | 7.95% |
| Count | 817 | 968 | 18.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.33 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwimmer
In terms of ethnicity, the Schwimmer surname exhibited several changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, individuals identifying as White made up the majority at 92.90%, and this increased to 95.56% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more ethnic backgrounds decreased significantly from 3.92% to 1.03%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity went from 0.61% to 0, while individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.08% to 2.58%. Additionally, there was an emergence of those identifying as Black, which was not recorded in 2000 but was at 0.52% in 2010. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 95.56% | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.58% | 24.04% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 1.03% | -73.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |