Explore the Family Name Swetz
The meaning of Swetz
Americanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Švec ‘shoemaker’ (see Svec), and of its Ukrainian, Rusyn, Belorussian, and Jewish cognate Shvets.
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How common is the last name Swetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swetz saw a significant decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Swetz was ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 70,833rd, representing a substantial decrease of 52.88%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also fell during this period, from 433 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, marking a drop of 36.26%. Accordingly, the proportion of Swetz per 100k individuals also declined by 43.75%, suggesting that fewer people carried this surname in 2010 than in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #70,833 | -52.88% |
| Count | 433 | 276 | -36.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.09 | -43.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swetz
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data related to ethnicity, the majority of the individuals with the Swetz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this demographic represented 97.23% of all Swetzs, an already high percentage which slightly increased to 97.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, in 2000, around 2.08% of individuals with the surname Swetz identified as Hispanic. However, in 2010, no individuals with the Swetz surname identified as Hispanic, indicating a complete drop in this category. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, were not represented among individuals with the Swetz surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 97.83% | 0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |