Explore the Family Name Swalwell
The meaning of Swalwell
English (Durham): habitational name from Swalwell in Whickham (Durham), probably from Old English swalwe ‘swallow’ + wella ‘well, spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Swalwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swalwell has slightly decreased in the United States over time. In 2000, Swalwell was ranked as the 73,659th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 76,768th in ranking, marking a 4.22% decrease. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 245 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.04%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #76,768 | -4.22% |
| Count | 245 | 250 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swalwell
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those carrying the Swalwell surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.73% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.40% in 2010. A small percentage (2.86%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all recorded no individuals with the Swalwell surname for both the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.4% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |