Explore the Family Name Swale
The meaning of Swale
English (Yorkshire): 1. topographic name from the Swale river in North Yorkshire, the name of which probably derives from Old English swalwe ‘whirlpool or rushing water’. 2. alternatively, perhaps from the Middle English female personal name Swale, Old Norse Svala, from svala ‘swallow’ (the bird).
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How common is the last name Swale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Swale saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 85,996th in popularity with 202 individuals carrying the name, approximately 0.07 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 105,079 with only 170 individuals bearing the surname, representing about 0.06 of every 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 22.19% in rank and a 15.84% drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #105,079 | -22.19% |
| Count | 202 | 170 | -15.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swale
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Swale also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority of bearers of the surname identified as White in both years, with an increase from 95.05% in 2000 to 95.88% in 2010. There were no Swales identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2000, 4.46% of the Swales identified as Hispanic but this proportion had fallen to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 95.88% | 0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |