Explore the Family Name Swanzy
The meaning of Swanzy
English and Irish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swanzy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swanzy has significantly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,385 but by 2010, it had dropped to the 81,772nd position, reflecting a drop in popularity by approximately 50.36%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Swanzy surname decreased by about 34.93% over the same period, with 355 counts in 2000 and only 231 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k individuals also saw a decline of about 38.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #81,772 | -50.36% |
| Count | 355 | 231 | -34.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swanzy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Swanzy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade from 96.34% to 89.61%. The Hispanic representation within the Swanzy surname bearers increased substantially by 145.39%, from 1.41% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010. Furthermore, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or of two or more races with the Swanzy surname in 2000, by 2010, 4.33% of individuals with this surname identified as Black. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 89.61% | -6.99% |
| Black | 0% | 4.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.46% | 145.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |