Explore the Family Name Swadling
The meaning of Swadling
English: probably a habitational name from Swaythling in Hampshire. The origin of the placename is likewise uncertain; most probably from Old English swathul ‘smoke, mist’ or swethel ‘wrappings, swaddling bands’ + the placename-forming suffix -ing.
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How common is the last name Swadling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swadling ranked 101,157 in popularity in 2000 with a count of 165 individuals using this surname. However, by 2010, the name's popularity slipped to rank 111,426, with a slight decrease in the count to 158 individuals. This represents a popularity change of -10.15% and a count change of -4.24%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Swadling surname also decreased from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, a drop of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #111,426 | -10.15% |
| Count | 165 | 158 | -4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swadling
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that in 2000, 90.91% of the people with the Swadling surname identified as White, 4.85% as Hispanic, and 4.24% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities, nor those identifying as belonging to two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased to 87.34%, while the Hispanic representation slightly increased to 5.70%. Interestingly, representation from those identifying as two or more races appeared at 4.43%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group disappeared from the statistics. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.91% | 87.34% | -3.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.85% | 5.7% | 17.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.24% | 0% | 0% |