Explore the Family Name Swader
The meaning of Swader
Possibly an altered form of German Schwader, a variant of Schwaderer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swader in the United States?
The surname Swader saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Swader was ranked as the 27,970th most common name in the United States, with a count of 807 occurrences. By 2010, the surname had jumped to the 26,042nd position, with the total count of individuals bearing the name rising to 941, marking a 16.6% increase. The proportion per 100k population also saw a modest rise from 0.3 to 0.32, signaling a growth rate of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #26,042 | 6.89% |
| Count | 807 | 941 | 16.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swader
In terms of ethnicity, the Swader surname's ethnicity composition demonstrated noticeable changes over the decade, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Swaders identified as White (73.98%). This number dropped slightly to 71.84% by 2010. The representation of Swaders who identify as Black remained relatively stable at around 18%. There were significant changes among other ethnic identities though, with the percentage of Swaders identifying as Hispanic more than doubling from 1.36% to 3.08%. The group reporting two or more races also increased from 2.85% to 4.14%. However, the portion of Swaders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.98% | 71.84% | -2.89% |
| Black | 18.34% | 18.07% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 4.14% | 45.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 3.08% | 126.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.85% | 2.34% | -17.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.53% | -14.52% |