Explore the Family Name Swaine
The meaning of Swaine
English (Yorkshire): variant of Swain.
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How common is the last name Swaine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Swaine" experienced a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 40,622 down to 41,038 despite an increase in count from 507 to 531. This slight uptick in the number of people with the surname resulted in a 4.73% change. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 population saw a decline of 5.26%, indicating a less widespread adoption of this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #41,038 | -1.02% |
| Count | 507 | 531 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swaine
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals diversity among individuals bearing the Swaine surname. The majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 79.88% in 2000 to 78.91% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 21.97% from 3.55% to 4.33%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 14.20% to 12.24%. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic identity from 1.38% to 2.45%. No individuals with the Swaine surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.88% | 78.91% | -1.21% |
| Black | 14.2% | 12.24% | -13.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 4.33% | 21.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.45% | 77.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |