Explore the Family Name Swainston
The meaning of Swainston
English (Durham and North Yorkshire): habitational name from Swainston in Elwick (Durham), from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn (genitives Sveines) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Swainston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swainston saw a small increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 43,058th place to 40,610th, marking a 5.69% change. In terms of raw numbers, there were 473 individuals with this surname in 2000, which increased by 13.74% to 538 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18, indicating that while the total count increased, it did so roughly in line with general population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #40,610 | 5.69% |
| Count | 473 | 538 | 13.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swainston
In terms of ethnicity, the Swainston surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, with 95.77% identifying as such in 2000 and 94.61% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.21%. The data further indicates an increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity bearing the Swainston surname – from 2.54% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010, a significant change of 46.46%. As per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.61% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.72% | 46.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |