Explore the Family Name Zwiers
The meaning of Zwiers
Dutch: variant of Swiers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zwiers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zwiers has seen minimal changes over a decade. In 2000, Zwiers was ranked 55,376 in popularity and the count stood at 347. This reflected a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slightly dipped to 55,962, reflecting a marginal decrease of 1.06%. Interestingly, the count of individuals with the surname Zwiers actually increased by 5.48% to 366, though this led to a slight decline in the proportion per 100,000 people, down to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,962 | -1.06% |
| Count | 347 | 366 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zwiers
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zwiers, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an overwhelmingly White demographic. In 2000, 98.27% of those with the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.45% by 2010. The percentage identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 32.64%, growing from 1.44% to 1.91%. Hispanic representation also appeared in 2010, with 1.37% identifying as such. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Zwiers surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 96.45% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.91% | 32.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |