Explore the Family Name Swee
The meaning of Swee
Americanized form of Norwegian Sve (see Sveen). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knut, Erik, Obert, Ragner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swee in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Swee' saw a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,522nd in terms of popularity, but the rank increased to 66,553rd by 2010, indicating a change of 1.44%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 273 to 297 within the same period, showing an increase of 8.79%. Notably, despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #66,553 | 1.44% |
| Count | 273 | 297 | 8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swee
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful data about the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Swee'. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 8.79% to 15.15%, which represents a whopping 72.35% change. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased from 90.48% to 82.83%, marking a decline of 8.45%. Interestingly, no respondents identified as being of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.48% | 82.83% | -8.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.79% | 15.15% | 72.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |