Explore the Family Name Swales
The meaning of Swales
English (North and Yorkshire): variant of Swale, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swales has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,166th, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 27,042nd position, marking a 3.99% increase. The number of individuals with this last name also grew from 800 in 2000 to 896 in 2010, signifying a 12% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,166 | #27,042 | 3.99% |
| Count | 800 | 896 | 12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swales
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Swales identifying as White slightly increased from 85.5% to 85.71%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a more substantial growth of 14.86%, rising from 1.75% to 2.01%. Conversely, there was a decrease in those identifying as Black or with two or more races by 7.73% and 11% respectively. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 85.71% | 0.25% |
| Black | 11.25% | 10.38% | -7.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.01% | 14.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.89% | -11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |