Explore the Family Name Swetland
The meaning of Swetland
English (Dorset and Devon): variant of Sweetland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swetland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swetland showed a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 36,860th in 2000, it fell to 38,484th in 2010, marking a 4.41% decrease. The count of people with this surname, however, witnessed a marginal increase, moving from 571 to 575 over the decade. This shift was reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 9.52%, from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #38,484 | -4.41% |
| Count | 571 | 575 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swetland
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Swetland, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White and having this surname dropped from 95.80% to 91.13%, marking a decrease of 4.87%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an impressive surge from 1.58% to 5.74%, indicating a 263.29% increase. No change was reported for Black and Asian/Pacific Islander identities. It's notable that the percentage of people identifying as two or more races remained relatively steady, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a drop to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 91.13% | -4.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 5.74% | 263.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.22% | -0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |