Explore the Family Name Swerdlow
The meaning of Swerdlow
Jewish (from Belarus): altered form of Sverdlov. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moisey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swerdlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swerdlow saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 58,042 — a change of -3.7%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with the surname rose from 342 to 350 over the same period, an increase of 2.34%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.69% during this time frame, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #58,042 | -3.7% |
| Count | 342 | 350 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swerdlow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Swerdlow surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.78% of all Swerdlows and decreased marginally to 95.43% in 2010, a drop of -1.39%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 1.46% to 3.14%, a rise of 115.07%. No Swerdlows were recorded as having Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.43% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 3.14% | 115.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |