Explore the Family Name Swantek
The meaning of Swantek
Americanized form of Polish Świątek (see Swiatek).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swantek in the United States?
The Swantek surname saw a slight decrease in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 29,325th and by 2010, it fell to 29,661st, indicating a 1.15 percent drop in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 760 in 2000 to 794 in 2010, a growth of 4.47 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly from 0.28 to 0.27 during this period, marking a decline of 3.57 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,325 | #29,661 | -1.15% |
| Count | 760 | 794 | 4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swantek
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Swantek. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, comprising 98.03 percent in 2000 and 96.47 percent in 2010. This represented a slight change of -1.59 percent. Those identifying with two or more races made up 0.92 percent in 2000 and decreased to 0.76 percent in 2010, a drop of 17.39 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname saw an increase from 0.92 percent in 2000 to 2.02 percent in 2010, showing a significant growth of 119.57 percent. There was no registered change for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period, as they maintained a consistent zero count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 96.47% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.02% | 119.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.76% | -17.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |