Explore the Family Name Swallows
The meaning of Swallows
English and Scottish (Dumfriesshire): variant of Swallow, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Swallows in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Swallows" slightly decreased in rank from 25,865 in 2000 to 26,086 in 2010, marking a change of -0.85%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 5.15% during the same period, from 893 to 939. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of -3.03%, moving from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,865 | #26,086 | -0.85% |
| Count | 893 | 939 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swallows
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly white demographic among those with "Swallows" as their surname. In 2000, 96.64% identified as white, decreasing slightly to 95.21% in 2010. The Hispanic representation experienced significant growth of 67.16%, increasing from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also held the surname, but their proportion declined by 12.33%, from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities was either suppressed or remained at 0 for both census years. A new addition in 2010 was the category of "Two or more races," which accounted for 0.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.21% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.24% | 67.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 1.28% | -12.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |