Explore the Family Name Sweeley
The meaning of Sweeley
Perhaps an altered form of Irish Sweeney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweeley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sweeley has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 56,979th most popular surname in 2000, Sweeley fell to the 61,745th position by 2010, marking an 8.36% decrease. In terms of the actual count, there were 335 individuals with the Sweeley surname in 2000, which decreased slightly to 325 by 2010, a drop of around 2.99%. The proportion per 100k also declined by 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #61,745 | -8.36% |
| Count | 335 | 325 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweeley
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests modest changes. While the vast majority of individuals with the Sweeley surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a small decrease from 98.81% to 94.46%. Interestingly, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from zero in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or had data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 94.46% | -4.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |