Explore the Family Name Swauger
The meaning of Swauger
Possibly an altered form of German Schwager.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swauger in the United States?
The surname Swauger ranked 36,276th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 36,426th position in 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This change represents a marginal decrease of about 0.41%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Swauger surname has increased from 583 in 2000 to 614 in 2010 – a growth of approximately 5.32%. Proportionally, Swauger's per 100,000 frequency also recorded a decrease of 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #36,426 | -0.41% |
| Count | 583 | 614 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swauger
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, significant shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Swauger surname are evident. In 2000, almost all (98.46%) of those bearing the surname identified as White. By 2010, this proportion had diminished slightly, dropping to 95.93%. A small percentage began identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic, both making up 1.30% of the Swaugers by 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 95.93% | -2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |