Explore the Family Name Sweeton
The meaning of Sweeton
Irish: variant of Sweeten. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweeton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sweeton has seen a decline in popularity over the decade. In 2000, Sweeton was ranked 42,983rd most popular surname, which dropped to 49,177th in 2010, marking a decrease of 14.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 474 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, translating to a decline of 9.7%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Sweeton decreased by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #49,177 | -14.41% |
| Count | 474 | 428 | -9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweeton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sweeton saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White and having the Sweeton surname decreased slightly, from 95.57% in 2000 to 94.39% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races dropped significantly from 2.74% to 1.87%. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Natives showed an increase from 1.69% to 2.10%. There were no individuals with the Sweeton surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.39% | -1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 2.1% | 24.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 1.87% | -31.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |