2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Zweigart
A German surname derived from "zwei" meaning "two" and "Garten" meaning "garden" suggesting ancestors with two gardens.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 169 Americans carry the last name Zweigart. That puts it at #123,144 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,028,132 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zweigart 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
169
1 in 2,028,132
Census rank
#123,144
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
147
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 147 bearers of the surname Zweigart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 123144th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zweigart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zweigart
The surname Zweigart finds its origins in German-speaking regions of Europe, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in regions such as Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, or Upper Austria, where Germanic tribes were prevalent. The name is derived from Old High German words, with "zweig" meaning "branch" or "twig" and "gart" translating to "enclosure" or "garden". This indicates that the surname likely referred to someone who lived near a garden with many branches or was perhaps a gardener.
Historical records from the medieval period provide glimpses into the usage of the surname Zweigart. While not featured in well-known documents such as the Domesday Book, which primarily pertains to England, the name does appear in various German ecclesiastical and feudal records from the 14th and 15th centuries. Manuscripts and church registries from these times often list the name in contexts related to land ownership, occupations, and community standings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zweigart can be found in the 1360 records of a Bavarian town, where a Heinrich Zweigart is mentioned as a local landowner. Another notable early carrier of this surname is Christian Zweigart, who in 1463 was listed as a merchant in the city of Stuttgart in Württemberg. His role in regional commerce suggests that the Zweigart family may have been influential in trade and local economies.
In the 16th century, the surname appears again with Martin Zweigart, born in 1501, who was a respected cleric in Augsburg. He was well-noted in church documents of his time, indicating a continuation of the name's association with reputable positions within the community. Similarly, Hans Zweigart, born in 1538 in the Black Forest region, is documented as a master carpenter, showing the family's involvement in skilled trades.
The 18th century introduces us to Johann Friedrich Zweigart, born in 1711, known for his work as a local scribe in Mannheim. His meticulous record-keeping offers valuable insights into the lives of people during his time, further solidifying the name's standing in historical records. Finally, the 19th century production of Albert Zweigart in 1841, a notable figure in textile manufacturing within Saxony, showcases the adaptation and evolution of the family's professional undertakings through the centuries.
Overall, the surname Zweigart has a storied history, reflective of its Germanic roots and the varied, often esteemed roles its bearers played in their respective societies. Historical records reveal a legacy intertwined with land, trade, skilled crafts, clerical duties, and industry, establishing it as a name of considerable heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zweigart
Among Census respondents with the surname Zweigart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Zweigart 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 Zweigart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 136
- Two or more races3.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zweigart
Zweigart 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
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
-2 bearers (-1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,258 places
2020
#123,144
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
+13 bearers (+9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 4,350 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | -2 bearers (-1.5%) | Down 9,258 places |
| 2020 | #123,144 | 147 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+9.7%) | Up 4,350 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 Zweigart 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 | #127,494 | #123,144 | 3.4% |
| Count | 134 | 147 | 9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -1.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zweigart bearers went from 134 to 147 (+9.7% change). The surname moved up 4,350 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #123,144.
FAQ
Zweigart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zweigart?
Name Census estimates that about 169 living Americans carry the surname Zweigart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,028,132 residents.
How common is Zweigart?
Zweigart ranks #123,144 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 147 people with the surname Zweigart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (169), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Zweigart.
Has Zweigart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zweigart went from 134 recorded bearers to 147. That is an increase of 13 (+9.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #127,494 to #123,144.
What does the Census say about the background of Zweigart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zweigart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Zweigart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (136 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zweigart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Zweigart (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 Zweigart mean?
A German surname derived from "zwei" meaning "two" and "Garten" meaning "garden" suggesting ancestors with two gardens. 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 Zweigart (0.05 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 Zweigart?
You can see how many people have the surname Zweigart on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.