Explore the Family Name Swaffer
The meaning of Swaffer
English: habitational name from Swatfield Bridge in Willesborough (Kent). The placename derives from Old English swæth ‘track, pathway’ + ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Swaffer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swaffer has seen a minor decrease in rank from 104,257 in 2000 to 104,602 in 2010, a change of -0.33. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased over this decade from 159 to 171, a growth of 7.55%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.06 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #104,602 | -0.33% |
| Count | 159 | 171 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swaffer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Swaffer identify as White, making up 93.57% of this group in 2010, down from 97.48% in 2000. A notable change is the emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, which was absent in 2000 but rose to 4.68% by 2010. There is no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among the Swaffers for either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 93.57% | -4.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.68% | 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% |