Explore the Family Name Swaby
The meaning of Swaby
1. English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from Swaby (Lincolnshire). The placename may derive from the Old Norse personal name Sváfi + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’. 2. Americanized form of German Schwabe.
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How common is the last name Swaby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Swaby has been increasing in the United States. In 2000, it was the 21,479th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 18,354th spot, marking a 14.55% increase in rank. The number of individuals with the Swaby surname also increased during this decade from 1,134 to 1,509, a surge of 33.07%. Proportionally, this represents an increase from 0.42 to 0.51 per 100,000 people, or a 21.43% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,479 | #18,354 | 14.55% |
| Count | 1,134 | 1,509 | 33.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.51 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swaby
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Swaby surname identify as Black, with the percentage increasing from 69.66% in 2000 to 76.61% in 2010. The data also shows decreases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as White decreased from 19.40% to 15.04%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 5.03% to 4.90%. Individuals reporting two or more races dropped significantly from 5.47% to 2.98%. No individuals with the Swaby surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.66% | 76.61% | 9.98% |
| White | 19.4% | 15.04% | -22.47% |
| Hispanic | 5.03% | 4.9% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 5.47% | 2.98% | -45.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |