Explore the Family Name Svanda

The meaning of Svanda

Czech and Slovak (Švanda): nickname from švanda ‘fun, joke’. Compare Swanda.

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How common is the last name Svanda in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Svanda has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the ranking stood at 104,257 and by 2010 it had risen to 99,845, marking an increase of 4.23%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 159 to 181 during this period, showing a growth rate of about 13.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06, indicating that while the surname has grown in prevalence, it remains relatively uncommon.

20002010Change
Rank#104,257#99,8454.23%
Count15918113.84%
Proportion per 100k0.060.060%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Svanda

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Svanda, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of White individuals carrying this surname from 96.23% to 97.79%, denoting a change of 1.62%. Although the data for other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native were either suppressed for privacy (marked as "S") or recorded no changes, the Svanda surname shows a strong correlation with the White demographic.

20002010Change
White96.23%97.79%1.62%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%