Explore the Family Name Swets
The meaning of Swets
Dutch: 1. patronymic from a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, from Dutch (Brabantine dialect) zwet, Dutch zwart ‘black’. Compare Swart. 2. variant of Van der Zwet, a topographic name for someone living near a zwet ‘border’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Marinus.
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How common is the last name Swets in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Swets saw a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Swets ranked 56,826 in popularity and had a count of 336. By 2010, the rank dropped to 65,782 and the count reduced to 301, marking a change of -15.76% and -10.42% respectively. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of -16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #65,782 | -15.76% |
| Count | 336 | 301 | -10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swets
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Swets identify as White. In 2000, this ethnic identity accounted for 96.43% of all individuals carrying the name, which slightly decreased to 95.35% by 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within the Swets surname demographic from 2000 to 2010, increasing to 2.99%. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 95.35% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| 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% |