2000
#88,083
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 196
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Schweighart
A German surname meaning "silent" or "taciturn person."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 213 Americans carry the last name Schweighart. That puts it at #102,982 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,609,175 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schweighart 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
213
1 in 1,609,175
Census rank
#102,982
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
186
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 186 bearers of the surname Schweighart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 102982nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schweighart, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Hispanic (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schweighart
The surname Schweighart originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old German words "schweigen" meaning "to be silent" and "hart" meaning "brave" or "hardy." The name likely referred to someone who was known for their stoic or reserved nature, but also for their bravery and resilience.
In the early days, the name was predominantly found in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Historical records show variations in the spelling, such as Schweighart, Schweighardt, and Schweickhart, among others. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in those times.
One of the earliest known references to the name Schweighart can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to the late 16th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a local family of artisans and tradesmen.
The Schweighart name also appears in several historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, including church records, tax rolls, and land ownership records. These documents provide insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname during those times.
Notable individuals with the surname Schweighart throughout history include:
1. Johann Schweighart (1619-1679), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to the Baroque era.
2. Matthias Schweighart (1770-1837), a Bavarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Bavarian Parliament.
3. Wilhelm Schweighart (1819-1891), a German educator and author who wrote several textbooks on mathematics and science.
4. Emilie Schweighart (1853-1923), a German painter and illustrator known for her landscapes and portraits.
5. Karl Schweighart (1886-1957), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Munich and Berlin in the early 20th century.
The Schweighart surname has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Schweighartsgrund, a small village in Saxony, and Schweighartshof, a former farm estate in Bavaria. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Schweighart surname who were landowners or prominent figures in those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schweighart
Among Census respondents with the surname Schweighart, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Hispanic (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Schweighart 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 Schweighart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 179
- Two or more races1.6% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schweighart
Schweighart 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
#93,513
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 196
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 5,430 places
2020
#102,982
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 186
-10 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 9,469 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #88,083 | 196 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #93,513 | 196 | 0.07 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 5,430 places |
| 2020 | #102,982 | 186 | 0.06 | -10 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 9,469 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 Schweighart 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 | #93,513 | #102,982 | -10.1% |
| Count | 196 | 186 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -11.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schweighart bearers went from 196 to 186 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 9,469 positions in the national ranking, going from #93,513 to #102,982.
FAQ
Schweighart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schweighart?
Name Census estimates that about 213 living Americans carry the surname Schweighart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,609,175 residents.
How common is Schweighart?
Schweighart ranks #102,982 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 186 people with the surname Schweighart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (213), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Schweighart.
Has Schweighart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schweighart went from 196 recorded bearers to 186. That is a decrease of 10 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #93,513 to #102,982.
What does the Census say about the background of Schweighart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schweighart, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Hispanic (1.1%). 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 Schweighart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (179 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schweighart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Two or More Races (1.6%), Hispanic (1.1%). 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 Schweighart (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 Schweighart mean?
A German surname meaning "silent" or "taciturn person." 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 Schweighart (0.06 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 common is the surname Schweighart?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Schweighart on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.