Explore the Family Name Sweezer
The meaning of Sweezer
Probably an altered form of Sweetser or Switzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweezer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sweezer has increased in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 65,668th in 2000 to 61,899th in 2010, marking a 5.74% increase. The count of people with this surname also rose by 14.89%, from 282 in 2000 to 324 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Sweezer surname per 100,000 citizens increased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #61,899 | 5.74% |
| Count | 282 | 324 | 14.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweezer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Sweezer surname identified as Black in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 1.44%. The number of individuals identifying as white decreased by 8.67%, while the Hispanic population increased by 22.03%. No individual with the surname Sweezer identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new category in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races, making up 3.4% of individuals with the Sweezer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.55% | 54.32% | 1.44% |
| White | 43.26% | 39.51% | -8.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.16% | 22.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |