Explore the Family Name Swagger
The meaning of Swagger
1. Americanized form of Dutch Swager 1. 2. Americanized form of German Schwager. Compare Swager 2 and Swogger.
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How common is the last name Swagger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Swagger saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Swagger was ranked 62,046 in popularity and had 302 counts. However, by 2010, it fell to rank 65,066 with a slightly increased count of 305. This represents a change of -4.87 in rank and an increase of 0.99 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #65,066 | -4.87% |
| Count | 302 | 305 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swagger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that people with the surname Swagger have diverse ethnic identities. In 2000, the majority identified as White, at 91.06 percent, but this figure dropped slightly to 90.16 percent by 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were part of the mix in 2000, but their percentages dropped to zero by 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 3.31 to 4.26 over the same period, representing a 28.7 percent change. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic was introduced in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.97 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.06% | 90.16% | -0.99% |
| Black | 3.31% | 4.26% | 28.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |