Explore the Family Name Swagerty
The meaning of Swagerty
Americanized form of German Schweigert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swagerty in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swagerty has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 38,992 to 39,352, indicating a 0.92% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.08%, from 532 in 2000 to 559 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 5.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #39,352 | -0.92% |
| Count | 532 | 559 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swagerty
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some significant changes within the Swagerty surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White people with this surname fell by 5.79% from 74.81% to 70.48%. Black people also experienced a decrease of 9.59%, from 15.23% to 13.77%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 57.26%, from 4.89% to 7.69%. Similarly, Hispanics rose by 36.54%, from 3.01% to 4.11%, while those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 5.32%, from 0.94% to 0.89%. The most significant change was among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native which saw an increase of 169.03%, from 1.13% to 3.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.81% | 70.48% | -5.79% |
| Black | 15.23% | 13.77% | -9.59% |
| Two or More Races | 4.89% | 7.69% | 57.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 4.11% | 36.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.13% | 3.04% | 169.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.89% | -5.32% |