Explore the Family Name Shvets
The meaning of Shvets
Ukrainian, Rusyn, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for shoemaker, from Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Belorussian shvets. Compare Swetz.
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How common is the last name Shvets in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shvets has seen a considerable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 73,154th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 47,272nd spot—an impressive leap of over 35%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also rose significantly during this period, from 247 to 449, marking an 81.78% increase. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Shvets also increased, growing from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, which represents a 66.67% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #47,272 | 35.38% |
| Count | 247 | 449 | 81.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shvets
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Shvets. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 95.55% to 99.11% over the decade. However, in 2000, 4.45% of individuals with the surname identified as having two or more ethnicities; this figure fell to zero by 2010. The census reported no individuals with the surname Shvets identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 99.11% | 3.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |