Explore the Family Name Sweezy
The meaning of Sweezy
Altered form of English Swasey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweezy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sweezy has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 33,090 in terms of overall popularity, with 652 individuals carrying this surname, equivalent to a proportion of 0.24 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 41,038, and the count reduced to 531, equating to a proportion of just 0.18 per 100,000. This represents a decrease of about 24% in ranking and roughly a 19% reduction in the number of people named Sweezy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #41,038 | -24.02% |
| Count | 652 | 531 | -18.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweezy
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Sweezy, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, noticeable changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The most common ethnic identity associated with the surname was White, although the percentage dropped from 83.90% to 76.27%. Individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races increased during this period, with Black representation rising from 7.67% to 11.11%, and those of mixed ethnicity increasing from 2.15% to 4.71%. On the other hand, persons with Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities completely disappeared in the 2010 census. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a slight increase in their representation, moving up from 4.29% to 4.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 76.27% | -9.09% |
| Black | 7.67% | 11.11% | 44.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 4.71% | 119.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.29% | 4.33% | 0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |