2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schweickhardt
An occupational surname meaning a farm worker or farmer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Schweickhardt. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schweickhardt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Schweickhardt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schweickhardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schweickhardt
The surname Schweickhardt is of German origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German state of Bavaria, particularly in the regions around Munich and Nuremberg. The name is derived from the Old German word "schweig," meaning "to be silent" or "to keep quiet," and "hart," which translates to "hardy" or "strong." Thus, the name Schweickhardt may have initially referred to someone who was known for their stoic nature or resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schweickhardt can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, in the year 1572. These records mention a certain Hans Schweickhardt, who was a local merchant and landowner. Another notable early reference is found in the 1612 census records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family by the name of Schweickhardt is listed as residing in the St. Sebald parish.
In the 17th century, the name Schweickhardt appeared in various church records and tax registers across Bavaria and neighboring regions. One such record is from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a Johann Schweickhardt is mentioned as a master blacksmith in 1637.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Schweickhardt achieved notable recognition. For instance, Johann Christoph Schweickhardt (1733-1798) was a renowned German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. Another notable figure was Wilhelm Schweickhardt (1801-1867), a German artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings.
Other noteworthy individuals with the surname Schweickhardt include:
1. Heinrich Schweickhardt (1823-1891), a German architect and urban planner responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Munich.
2. Emilie Schweickhardt (1872-1949), a German educator and women's rights activist who advocated for greater educational opportunities for girls.
3. Otto Schweickhardt (1886-1964), a German engineer and inventor who held several patents related to automotive technology.
4. Theodor Schweickhardt (1909-1994), a German-American painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works.
5. Helmut Schweickhardt (1923-2004), a German-born American biologist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of plant physiology.
While the surname Schweickhardt may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, the name's historical roots can be traced back to the German states of Bavaria and surrounding regions, where it first emerged and gained prominence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schweickhardt
Among Census respondents with the surname Schweickhardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schweickhardt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Schweickhardt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 106
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schweickhardt
Schweickhardt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,996 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,996 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,793 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Schweickhardt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #151,639 | 4.3% |
| Count | 102 | 107 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schweickhardt bearers went from 102 to 107 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #151,639.
FAQ
Schweickhardt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schweickhardt?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Schweickhardt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Schweickhardt?
Schweickhardt ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Schweickhardt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schweickhardt.
Has Schweickhardt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schweickhardt went from 102 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Schweickhardt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schweickhardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Schweickhardt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schweickhardt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Schweickhardt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Schweickhardt mean?
An occupational surname meaning a farm worker or farmer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Schweickhardt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Schweickhardt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.