Explore the Family Name Sweda
The meaning of Sweda
1. Altered form of Polish Szweda. 2. Polish (Swęda): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sweda has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,983rd most popular surname, but by 2010 dropped to 46,725th. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name decreased by roughly 4.01%, going from 474 in 2000 to 455 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease over the decade, falling by approximately 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #46,725 | -8.71% |
| Count | 474 | 455 | -4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweda
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Sweda identify as White, though the percentage has slightly decreased from 97.05% in 2000 to 94.95% in 2010. The data also shows an interesting increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.90% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. The census reported no change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 94.95% | -2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.2% | 15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |