Explore the Family Name Swatzell
The meaning of Swatzell
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schwärzel, Schwerzel, a nickname from a diminutive of Schwarz, or of German Schwetzel, of uncertain origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swatzell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swatzell has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,933 in popularity with a count of 633 people bearing this last name, translating to a proportion of about 0.23 per 100,000 residents. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 37,076 with only 602 individuals identified as Swatzells, reducing the proportion to around 0.2 per 100,000. This marks a decrease of approximately 9.26% in rank and 4.9% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #37,076 | -9.26% |
| Count | 633 | 602 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swatzell
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal interesting changes associated with the surname Swatzell. In 2000, 93.84% of Swatzells identified as White, but this figure decreased to 90.70% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was an impressive growth in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 3% to 6.48%. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small increase from 0.95% to 1% while those claiming two or more races declined sharply from 2.05% to 1.16%. There were no Swatzells who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 90.7% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6.48% | 116% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.16% | -43.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 1% | 5.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |