Explore the Family Name Soward
The meaning of Soward
English (Middlesex): variant of Seward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soward in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Soward experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 27,361 in 2000 to 28,465 in 2010, a change of -4.03%. On the other hand, the count, which represents the number of people bearing the surname, increased marginally by 0.96%, from 830 to 838 over the same period. The proportion per 100k of individuals with the Soward surname also decreased by 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #28,465 | -4.03% |
| Count | 830 | 838 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soward
Based on the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Soward between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen in the Hispanic group, with a rise of 56.33% over this period. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races increased by almost half (48.55%). There was also a minor rise in those who identified as Black, at 7.3%. Conversely, the count for White and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups saw declines of 4.53% and 7.25% respectively. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained stable throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.87% | 73.39% | -4.53% |
| Black | 15.9% | 17.06% | 7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 3.58% | 48.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.58% | 56.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.93% | 1.79% | -7.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0% |