Explore the Family Name Sverdlov
The meaning of Sverdlov
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Sverdly, in Belarus. Compare Swerdloff and Swerdlow.
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How common is the last name Sverdlov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sverdlov has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 116,835 with 138 individuals bearing the surname which represented 0.05 per 100k of the population. By 2010, it had moved up in rank to 105,600, an increase of 9.62 percent, with 169 people having this surname, representing 0.06 per 100k of the population. This shows a significant growth of 22.46 percent in the count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #105,600 | 9.62% |
| Count | 138 | 169 | 22.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sverdlov
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sverdlov. The majority of individuals with this surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White, with percentages at 95.65 and 97.04 respectively, showing a slight increase of 1.45 percent over the decade. Additionally, there was a small percentage (2.96) that identified as Hispanic in 2010, while no individuals identified as such in 2000. Other categories like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races showed no reported changes. Some data might have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 97.04% | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |