Explore the Family Name Swadley
The meaning of Swadley
Possibly English: habitational name from a lost orunidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swadley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swadley has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Swadley was ranked 34,757th in popularity, while in 2010 it was ranked 36,477th, indicating a drop of approximately 4.95%. The count of individuals with this surname similarly declined from 615 to 613 during the same period, suggesting a decrease of about 0.33%. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of Swadley also diminished by 8.7%, moving from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #36,477 | -4.95% |
| Count | 615 | 613 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swadley
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been minimal change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Swadley identified as White, with an increase from 93.66% to 94.78% over the decade. Those identifying as being of two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 3.09% to 2.61%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased, going from 2.11% to 1.79%. There were no reported individuals with the surname Swadley who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.66% | 94.78% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 2.61% | -15.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 1.79% | -15.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |