Explore the Family Name Swetman
The meaning of Swetman
English: variant of Sweetman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swetman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swetman has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 63,297 which slipped to 68,122 in 2010 reflecting a negative change of 7.62%. The count also decreased by 2.03% from 295 in 2000 to 289 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #68,122 | -7.62% |
| Count | 295 | 289 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swetman
The ethnic identity associated with the Swetman surname has also undergone some changes as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.24% of those bearing the surname identified as White, this percentage fell slightly to 92.39% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnic category saw an increase of 36.07%, rising from 3.05% in 2000 to 4.15% in 2010. There was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories in either year. However, the category of two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.42% of the Swetman surname bearers. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native, which accounted for 1.69% in 2000, disappeared in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 92.39% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 4.15% | 36.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |