Explore the Family Name Swagler
The meaning of Swagler
Americanized form of German Schwägler, an occupational name for a musician who played the fife, from Middle High German swegel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swagler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swagler has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname went down from 68,973 in 2000 to 78,040 in 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 13.15%. In terms of count, there were 266 individuals with the last name Swagler in 2000, which dropped to 245 by 2010 — a decrease of about 7.89%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #78,040 | -13.15% |
| Count | 266 | 245 | -7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swagler
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Swagler identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.99% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 95.92% in 2010. For other ethnic identities, there was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a slight increase in the number of people who identified as belonging to two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.92% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |