Explore the Family Name Swepston
The meaning of Swepston
English (Bedfordshire): habitational name from Swepstone (Leicestershire), from an Old English personal name Sweppi (genitive Sweppes) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Swepston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Swepston" increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th, but by 2010, it had risen to 66,164th - a growth of 3.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also expanded, growing from 269 people in 2000 to 299 in 2010, representing an increase of 11.15%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Swepston surname per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #66,164 | 3.21% |
| Count | 269 | 299 | 11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swepston
The ethnicity breakdown of the Swepston surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals who identified as White decreased from 84.76% to 75.92%, a drop of 10.43%. On the other hand, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase from 6.69% to 14.72%, a jump of 120.03%. There were also slight increases seen in those classifying themselves as Two or more races, and Black - their percentages rose by 9.85% and 23.91% respectively. No changes were observed for those of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.76% | 75.92% | -10.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.69% | 14.72% | 120.03% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 3.68% | 9.85% |
| Black | 2.97% | 3.68% | 23.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |