Explore the Family Name Swehla
The meaning of Swehla
Altered form of Svehla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swehla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swehla has shown modest growth in popularity over the 10-year period from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name moved slightly from 55,376th in 2000 to 55,255th in 2010, representing a change of 0.22. In terms of overall count, there were 347 individuals with the surname Swehla in 2000, which increased by 7.2 percent to 372 people in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,255 | 0.22% |
| Count | 347 | 372 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swehla
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Swehla surname predominantly identifies as White. In 2000, 97.41% of those with the Swehla surname identified themselves as White, a figure that decreased somewhat to 93.82% in 2010. The decade saw some diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname. By 2010, 3.23% identified as Hispanic and 1.34% as Black, changes from zero representation in these categories in the 2000 census. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 93.82% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |