Explore the Family Name Swackhammer
The meaning of Swackhammer
Probably of German origin (see Swackhamer).
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How common is the last name Swackhammer in the United States?
The surname Swackhammer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped from the 47,026th position in 2000 to the 49,461st spot in 2010, indicating a change of -5.18%. However, the count of people bearing this surname remained constant at 425 during both census periods. Proportionally, the name went from representing 0.16 individuals per 100k in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #49,461 | -5.18% |
| Count | 425 | 425 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swackhammer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Swackhammer surname identify as White, although there was a marginal decrease from 98.35% in 2000 to 97.65% in 2010. The data also indicates an emergence of diversity within the surname bearers as those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 1.41%, which was not the case in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or had their data suppressed for privacy reasons during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 97.65% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |