Explore the Family Name Schwitters
The meaning of Schwitters
German: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Swindheri, formed with swi(n)d ‘strong, fast’ (Old Saxon swīdh) + heri ‘army’.
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How common is the last name Schwitters in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schwitters has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 59,147th most popular name in 2000 to 62,714th in 2010, marking a decrease of around 6 percent. Over this same ten-year period, the number of individuals bearing the surname Schwitters remained almost steady, with only a minor reduction from 320 to 319.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #62,714 | -6.03% |
| Count | 320 | 319 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schwitters
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schwitters has shown some changes over time as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.5% of those with the Schwitters surname identified as white while in 2010, it dropped to 86.83%. This shift coincided with an increase in those identifying as having two or more races, which went from 1.56% in 2000 to 3.76% in 2010, showing a substantial growth of over 141%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 5% in 2000 to 7.52% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Schwitters identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 86.83% | -6.13% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7.52% | 50.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 3.76% | 141.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |