Explore the Family Name Swatek
The meaning of Swatek
Polish: occupational name for someone who helped families to arrange marriages, from swat ‘matchmaker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swatek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swatek has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 42,134th and by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 40,976 - a 2.75% change in rank. The count of people with this surname also increased by approximately 9.69%, going from 485 in 2000 to 532 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #40,976 | 2.75% |
| Count | 485 | 532 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swatek
In terms of ethnic identity, the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Swatek is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, making up 96.05% of the group in 2010, a negligible decrease from 96.08% in 2000. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the next largest group at 3.20% in 2010, down slightly from 3.30% in 2000. The remaining categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showed no significant representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 96.05% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.2% | -3.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |