Explore the Family Name Zwicky
The meaning of Zwicky
Swiss German: variant of Zwick.
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How common is the last name Zwicky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zwicky saw a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd most popular and this dipped to 60,790th in 2010, representing an 11.25% decrease in rank. There was also a decline in the number of people with this surname: 353 individuals in 2000 down to 331 in 2010, which constitutes a 6.23% reduction. The proportion of the U.S. population with the surname Zwicky per 100,000 also fell by 15.38%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #60,790 | -11.25% |
| Count | 353 | 331 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwicky
When examining data on ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, those identifying as White make up the majority of people with the surname Zwicky. In 2000, 96.60% of Zwickys identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 95.47% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities made up 1.42% of Zwickys in 2000 but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. There were no instances of Zwickys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.47% | -1.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |