Explore the Family Name Sweazy
The meaning of Sweazy
Altered form of English Swasey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweazy in the United States?
The surname Sweazy has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,103 in terms of popularity with a count of 460 individuals, or 0.17 per 100,000 people. A decade later, the rank improved to 42,720 with a total of 507 individuals, maintaining the same proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 people. This represents a growth rate of 3.14% in rank and a 10.22% increase in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #42,720 | 3.14% |
| Count | 460 | 507 | 10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweazy
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those bearing the surname Sweazy identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased by about 3% from 96.96% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals saw a slight increase from 1.30% to 1.38% over the same period. Interestingly, the Hispanic population within this surname group also emerged in 2010, accounting for about 3% of the Sweazys. No Sweazys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.08% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.38% | 6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |