Find out how popular the last name Schwickrath is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schwickrath.

Schwickrath, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schwickrath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schwickrath in America

Schwickrath is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schwickrath surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schwickrath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schwickrath to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schwickrath

The surname Schwickrath has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old German words "schwick" and "rath," which together could have meant something along the lines of "quick advisor" or "swift counsel." Alternatively, it may have originated from a place name containing these root words, though no definitive records have been found to confirm this.

One of the earliest known references to the name Schwickrath can be found in the village records of Bingen am Rhein, a town in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. In a document dated 1587, a certain Johannes Schwickrath is mentioned as a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name was already established in this region by the late 16th century.

As the years passed, the name Schwickrath began to appear in various records across different parts of Germany. In the 17th century, a family by the name of Schwickrath is said to have settled in the town of Siegen, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This branch of the family is believed to have played a significant role in the local metalworking industry, which was a prominent trade in Siegen at the time.

One notable individual with the surname Schwickrath was Friedrich Schwickrath, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1772 to 1834. He is best known for his work on the philosophy of aesthetics and his contributions to the field of art criticism.

In the 19th century, a man named Johann Schwickrath (1835-1901) gained prominence as a talented sculptor and artist. Born in the city of Cologne, his works were widely acclaimed and can still be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Germany.

Another significant figure was Elisabeth Schwickrath (1871-1947), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in her hometown of Bonn and was instrumental in promoting equal educational opportunities for women in Germany during the early 20th century.

As the Schwickrath name spread across different regions of Germany, it also saw variations in spelling, such as Schwikerath, Schwikrath, and Schwikerat. However, the original form of Schwickrath remained the most commonly used throughout history.

While the surname Schwickrath may not be as widely known as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the 16th century and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schwickrath

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schwickrath.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schwickrath was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schwickrath has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schwickrath was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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