Explore the Family Name Zwerling
The meaning of Zwerling
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from an altered form of German Zwergling, a diminutive of Zwerg ‘dwarf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zwerling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zwerling experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,412 in popularity and by 2010, it fell to 77,264, indicating a 5.25% drop. However, the actual number of people with the Zwerling surname increased marginally from 246 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,264 | -5.25% |
| Count | 246 | 248 | 0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwerling
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the Zwerling surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most identify as White. In 2000, 96.34% of Zwerlings identified as White, a figure that dropped slightly to 94.35% in 2010. The percentage of Zwerlings identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.25% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010, seeing a significant growth of 36.62%. There were no reported changes in the other categories - Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native - with all of them remaining at 0 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.35% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 4.44% | 36.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |