Explore the Family Name Swander
The meaning of Swander
Altered form of German Schwander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swander in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swander has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 32,856 in terms of popularity and had 658 bearers. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 35,447 and the count of people bearing this surname reduced to 635. This represents a decline in popularity by -7.89% and a decrease in the count by -3.5%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.24 to 0.22, which is a percentage change of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #35,447 | -7.89% |
| Count | 658 | 635 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swander
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Swander showed little variation between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of those with the last name identified as White, with 98.18% in 2000 and slightly less at 97.48% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the surname in either year. There was a slight increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, from 0.76% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010. Notably, there was an appearance of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010 that was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 97.48% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 0.79% | 3.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |