Explore the Family Name Schwind
The meaning of Schwind
South German: nickname from Middle High German swinde ‘impetuous, violent; quick, angry, bad’.
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How common is the last name Schwind in the United States?
The surname Schwind saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Schwind ranked at 16,230th place in terms of commonality across America. However, by 2010 it had dropped to 20,541st place, illustrating a decrease of 26.56%. The count of people carrying the surname also decreased during this period, moving from 1636 in 2000 to 1291 in 2010, which signifies a drop of 21.09%. This led to a decline in the proportion of the Schwind surname per 100,000 people, from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,230 | #20,541 | -26.56% |
| Count | 1,636 | 1,291 | -21.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.44 | -27.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwind
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Schwind was primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those bearing the Schwind surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 0.84% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Schwind bearers who identified as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.04% to 1.70%, an increase of 63.46%. There was a small decrease among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (-29.09%) and those identifying as two or more races (-2.52%). The census data did not record any individuals with the surname Schwind identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.89% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.7% | 63.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.55% | -2.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.39% | -29.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |