Explore the Family Name Schwinghammer
The meaning of Schwinghammer
German: nickname for a blacksmith, from Schwing den Hammer ‘Swing the hammer’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ingeborg, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Schwinghammer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schwinghammer increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 57,985 with 328 individuals bearing the name, which represented a proportion of 0.12 per 100k people in the U.S. By 2010, the count had risen by 11.28% to 365 individuals, moving up to rank 56,073. Despite the increase in count, the proportion remained steady at 0.12 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #56,073 | 3.3% |
| Count | 328 | 365 | 11.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwinghammer
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Schwinghammer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a small shift between 2000 and 2010. The predominant ethnic identity remained White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 96.04% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010. There was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. A new demographic emerged in 2010, with 1.64% of individuals identifying as Hispanic. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 94.52% | -1.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 2.74% | 49.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |