Explore the Family Name Swearengin
The meaning of Swearengin
Variant of Swearingen, a surname of Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swearengin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swearengin has shown a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 17,014 with a count of 1,539 and a proportion per 100k of 0.57. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 16,993, the count increased to 1,672 and the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.57. This represents a growth of 8.64% in the number of people carrying the Swearengin surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #16,993 | 0.12% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,672 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swearengin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 89.86% to 88.10%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and individuals claiming two or more races saw increases, with the largest rise occurring among the Asian/Pacific Islander category (38.46%). However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group witnessed a decrease from 1.23% to 1.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.86% | 88.1% | -1.96% |
| Black | 3.51% | 4.31% | 22.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 2.93% | 10.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.63% | 26.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.14% | -7.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.9% | 38.46% |