Explore the Family Name Zweigart
The meaning of Zweigart
German: metonymic occupational name for the owner of a tree nursery, from Middle High German zwīggart (zwīg ‘twig’ + gart ‘enclosure’).
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How common is the last name Zweigart in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zweigart has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zweigart was ranked as the 118,236th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 127,494th. The count of people with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 136 to 134, indicating a 1.47% decrease. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #127,494 | -7.83% |
| Count | 136 | 134 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zweigart
The same census data provides insights into the ethnic identity of people with the Zweigart surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives. However, there was a slight increase in the number of White individuals with this surname, rising from 94.85% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 95.52% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |