Explore the Family Name Swerdloff
The meaning of Swerdloff
Jewish (from Belarus): westernized form of Sverdlov. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrum, Bluma.
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How common is the last name Swerdloff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swerdloff has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208th in terms of commonality but by 2010 it had risen to 72,568th, a change of about 4.78%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, going from 235 people in 2000 to 268 people in 2010, an increase of approximately 14.04%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname remained at 0.09 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #72,568 | 4.78% |
| Count | 235 | 268 | 14.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swerdloff
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity of those bearing the Swerdloff surname. In 2000, 96.6% identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 95.15%, representing a minor change of -1.5%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, there were individuals who identified with two or more races, making up about 2.24% of all Swerdloffs, a category that was not represented in the data from 2000. This indicates a slight diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Swerdloff over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.15% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |