Explore the Family Name Schwinn
The meaning of Schwinn
German: possibly a shortened form of Schwind.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schwinn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schwinn saw a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schwinn was ranked as the 24,873rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 23,333rd rank, indicating an increase rate of 6.19%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 939 to 1,091, which corresponds to a growth rate of 16.19%. This suggests that the proportion of people named Schwinn per 100,000 population grew by 5.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #23,333 | 6.19% |
| Count | 939 | 1,091 | 16.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.37 | 5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwinn
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schwinn, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the surname Schwinn identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.21% over the decade. Interestingly, in 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, the surname did appear among those identifying as Hispanic (1.28%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.01%). This represented a decrease of 21.09% for those identifying with two or more races compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 96.79% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.01% | -21.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |