Explore the Family Name Swayzer
The meaning of Swayzer
African American: possibly an altered form of Swayze.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swayzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swayzer has seen some changes over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,124 in popularity, but by 2010, the rank had improved to 53,667, an increase of 2.64%. The number of individuals carrying the Swayzer surname also saw growth during this time period, increasing from 349 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, a rise of 10.32%. However, when looking at the proportion of this surname per 100k people, there was no change recorded between these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #53,667 | 2.64% |
| Count | 349 | 385 | 10.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swayzer
Regarding the ethnicity connected to the Swayzer surname based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's evident that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest demographic carrying the Swayzer surname is the Black community, comprising 90.26% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.87% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, rising from 4.01% to 6.49%, an upturn of 61.85%. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased significantly from 3.72% to 1.56%. For both the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories, there were no individuals with the Swayzer surname recorded in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.26% | 89.87% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 4.01% | 6.49% | 61.85% |
| White | 3.72% | 1.56% | -58.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |