Explore the Family Name Zwahlen
The meaning of Zwahlen
1. Swiss German: unexplained. 2. North German: probably from Middle Low German swal ‘stream (of water), gush, outpour’, a nickname for a talker or babbler. Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from Schwallen in former East Prussia. The surname Zwahlen is very rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Gerda, Hans, Lotti.
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How common is the last name Zwahlen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zwahlen has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zwahlen was ranked 48,567 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 45,569. This indicates a positive change of 6.17%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 408 in 2000 to 469 in 2010, a rise of approximately 14.95%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people similarly saw an increase of 6.67% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #45,569 | 6.17% |
| Count | 408 | 469 | 14.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwahlen
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the Zwahlen surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.34% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 95.74% by 2010. There were small percentages who identified as being of Two or more races or Hispanic in 2000, at 1.72% each. However, by 2010, there were no individuals identifying as Two or more races and the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to 1.49%. There were no individuals with the Zwahlen surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 95.74% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.49% | -13.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |