Explore the Family Name Swahn
The meaning of Swahn
1. Swedish: variant of Svan, ornamental name from svan ‘swan’. Compare Swan. 2. Americanized form of German Schwahn, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lennart.
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How common is the last name Swahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swahn saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Swahn ranked 83,618 in popularity with a count of 209, equating to a proportion of 0.08 per 100k. By 2010, it had dropped in rank to 91,981, with a count of 200, resulting in a decreased proportion of 0.07 per 100k. This shows an overall decline in usage of the surname by approximately 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #91,981 | -10% |
| Count | 209 | 200 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swahn
In terms of ethnic identity, census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname Swahn identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.09 percent identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.50 percent in 2010. There were no notable changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these categories showing zero counts in both years based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 95.5% | -2.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |