Explore the Family Name Swails
The meaning of Swails
English: variant of Swales.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swails in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swails saw minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 22,833rd most common surname and slipped to the 23,768th spot in 2010, marking a slight decrease in popularity by 4.09%. However, the number of individuals with the Swails surname increased slightly from 1,047 in 2000 to 1,064 in 2010, indicating a 1.62% rise in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by approximately 7.69%, from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,833 | #23,768 | -4.09% |
| Count | 1,047 | 1,064 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swails
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Swails reveals some interesting trends. The percentage of Swails identifying as White decreased slightly from 85.86% in 2000 to 82.33% in 2010, while the percentage identifying as Black increased from 10.32% to 12.50%. People identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase in their numbers, going up by 19.40% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races had a significant increase of 77.62%, although they still represent only a small portion of the total. There were no Swails identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.86% | 82.33% | -4.11% |
| Black | 10.32% | 12.5% | 21.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.54% | 77.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.6% | 19.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |