Explore the Family Name Sweere
The meaning of Sweere
Dutch: 1. relationship name, from Middle Dutch swere ‘father-in-law’. 2. from the personal name Swe(d)er (see Sweers).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sweere has seen a change from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,717th, while in 2010, it dropped to 82,317th in terms of popularity, marking a decrease of 13.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished from 249 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, reflecting an 8.03% decline. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #82,317 | -13.2% |
| Count | 249 | 229 | -8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweere
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Sweere, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with a small increase from 94.78% in 2000 to 95.20% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, some individuals identified as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, accounting for 2.81% and 2.01% respectively. However, by 2010, these percentages had dropped to zero. There were no changes reported within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or individuals identifying with two or more races during the ten year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 95.2% | 0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |