Explore the Family Name Zwiener
The meaning of Zwiener
German: presumably a habitational name for someone from Schwiene in Pomerania or Schwiena in Brandenburg.
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How common is the last name Zwiener in the United States?
The surname Zwiener saw a slight decrease in popularity from the 2000 to 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 59,769 with 316 people carrying the name, equating to roughly 0.12 per 100k individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 60,960, despite an increase in the count to 330, or 0.11 per 100k individuals, marking a drop of about 8.33 percent in proportion. This suggests that while more people have adopted the Zwiener name over the decade, its popularity has not kept pace with the growth in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #60,960 | -1.99% |
| Count | 316 | 330 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwiener
In terms of ethnicity, the Zwiener surname is predominantly found within the White community, according to both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 95.25 percent in 2000 to 92.73 percent in 2010. The Hispanic community also saw a significant increase in the use of the Zwiener surname, from 3.16 percent in 2000 to 5.15 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 92.73% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 5.15% | 62.97% |
| 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% |