Explore the Family Name Sweeden
The meaning of Sweeden
1. Dutch (Van Sweeden): variant of Van Zweeden, a habitational name for someone from Sweden. 2. Probably also an altered form of Norwegian Sween or possibly Irish Sweeten, or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
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How common is the last name Sweeden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sweeden has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,106th most popular surname with 608 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, its rank slipped to the 40,610th position, reflecting a drop of 15.68%, and the count of people with this surname also dropped by 11.51% to 538. The proportion of people named Sweeden per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, a change of -21.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #40,610 | -15.68% |
| Count | 608 | 538 | -11.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweeden
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Sweeden shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The dominant ethnic identity remained the White group with 89.97% in 2000 dropping slightly to 88.66% in 2010. Notably, both the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups saw an increase of 20.24%, going from 2.47% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. The Black group also saw a slight increase from 2.63% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races reported in either year for the surname Sweeden.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.97% | 88.66% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.97% | 20.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.47% | 2.97% | 20.24% |
| Black | 2.63% | 2.79% | 6.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |