Explore the Family Name Swackhamer
The meaning of Swackhamer
Possibly an altered form of German Schwaikheimer, a habitational name for someone from Schwaikheim near Ludwigsburg (Württemberg).
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How common is the last name Swackhamer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Swackhamer witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 44103 in 2000 to 46811 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.14%. In terms of raw count, the number of individuals bearing the surname also reduced slightly from 460 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, showing a minimal change of -1.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Swackhamer per 100k decreased by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #46,811 | -6.14% |
| Count | 460 | 454 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swackhamer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Swackhamer during the same time frame predominantly remained White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the White population represented 98.70% of all Swackhamers, however, that percentage declined slightly to 97.14% in 2010, marking a change of -1.58%. There was a new emergence within the Hispanic ethnicity, which represented 1.76% of all Swackhamers in 2010, a demographic that was not present in 2000. Other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation under this surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 97.14% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 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% |