Explore the Family Name Zwart
The meaning of Zwart
1. Dutch (also De Zwart): nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion, from Dutch zwart ‘black, swarthy’. 2. Jewish (Sephardic, from the Netherlands): adoption of the name in 1 above by Iberian Jewish migrants, former Catholics, because of the phonetic similarity to the original surname, Portuguese Zuzarte or Spanish Susarte, Suzarte. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Gerrit, Hendrik, Derk, Durk, Laurens, Pieter, Teunis.
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How common is the last name Zwart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zwart has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Zwart" was ranked 22,723rd most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to be the 21,940th most common. This marked a growth rate of 3.45%. In terms of actual count, there were 1,055 individuals with this surname in 2000, and by 2010 the number had risen to 1,183, showing an increase of 12.13%. The proportion of people named Zwart per 100,000 also saw a slight increase from 0.39 to 0.4 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #21,940 | 3.45% |
| Count | 1,055 | 1,183 | 12.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.4 | 2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwart
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zwart. The majority of those with the last name Zwart identify as White, making up 97.35% of the population in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.38% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.85% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 0.95% to 0.76%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained steady at 0.76%. No individuals with the surname Zwart identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 97.38% | 0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.93% | 9.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.76% | -20% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |