Explore the Family Name Swartzfager
The meaning of Swartzfager
Americanized form of German Schwarzfeger or Schwärzfeger, variants of Schwertfeger, see Schwerdtfeger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swartzfager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swartzfager has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th and by 2010, it had moved up to 66,754th. The number of people with this last name also rose from 274 to 296 during this period, marking an increase of 8.03%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,754 | 0.84% |
| Count | 274 | 296 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swartzfager
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Swartzfager identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.08% identified as such, though this dropped slightly to 95.61% in 2010. This represents a change of -1.51%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's important to note that this data does not include any potential instances where information was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.61% | -1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |