Explore the Family Name Zwieg
The meaning of Zwieg
South German: variant of Zweig.
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How common is the last name Zwieg in the United States?
The surname Zwieg saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 53,047th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 54,055th position, representing a decline of 1.9%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 366 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, showing an increase of 4.37%. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion of people with the surname Zwieg per 100,000 individuals decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #54,055 | -1.9% |
| Count | 366 | 382 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwieg
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Zwieg, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, remained primarily within the White demographic from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 99% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this figure dropped slightly to 98.69% in 2010. There were no reported changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. These categories each registered 0.00% for both census years, indicating that individuals with the surname Zwieg identify predominantly as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.69% | -0.31% |
| 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% |