2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Schwint
A German surname derived from a word meaning "to vanish" or "disappear."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Schwint. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schwint 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Schwint in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schwint, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schwint
The surname Schwint is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. The name is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "swintan," meaning "to vanish" or "to dwindle," suggesting a connection to a person's physical attributes or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schwint can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dating back to the year 1261. This document mentions a certain "Henricus Schwint," who was likely a landowner or a person of some significance in that region.
In the 14th century, the name Schwint appeared in the Stadtbücher von Nürnberg, which were municipal records kept in the city of Nuremberg. These records document a "Johannes Schwint," who was a merchant and a respected member of the local guild.
During the 16th century, the name Schwint gained prominence with Hans Schwint (1492-1567), a renowned German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, which included religious and allegorical scenes, were highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.
Another notable figure bearing the surname Schwint was Johann Caspar Schwint (1714-1784), a German theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He was known for his writings on natural theology and his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.
In the 19th century, the name Schwint was associated with Wilhelm Schwint (1822-1891), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building and the Berlin Cathedral.
As the name Schwint spread across different regions of Germany, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some areas, it was recorded as Schwinder, Schwinder, or Schwente, often reflecting local dialects and language variations.
While the surname Schwint may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, its history and origins are deeply rooted in the linguistic and cultural traditions of central Europe, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schwint
Among Census respondents with the surname Schwint, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schwint 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 Schwint surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schwint
Schwint 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+12 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,954 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-11 bearers (-9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,449 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 2,954 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.6%) | Down 9,449 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 Schwint 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 | #144,141 | #153,590 | -6.6% |
| Count | 115 | 104 | -9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schwint bearers went from 115 to 104 (-9.6% change). The surname moved down 9,449 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #153,590.
FAQ
Schwint surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schwint?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Schwint. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Schwint?
Schwint ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Schwint. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Schwint.
Has Schwint become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schwint went from 115 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Schwint?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schwint, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Schwint in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schwint appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (3.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Schwint (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 Schwint mean?
A German surname derived from a word meaning "to vanish" or "disappear." 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 Schwint (0.03 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 people share the surname Schwint?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.