Explore the Family Name Swezey
The meaning of Swezey
Altered form of English Swasey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swezey in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Swezey saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,658th in popularity with a count of 690, meaning there were approximately 0.26 individuals named Swezey per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the rank had dropped to 32,599, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 2.17% to 705, which resulted in a proportion of about 0.24 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #32,599 | -2.97% |
| Count | 690 | 705 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swezey
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Swezey also experienced some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname, about 96.52%, identified as White, while 1.88% identified as Hispanic, and less than 1% reported having two or more ethnic identities. There were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had decreased slightly to 93.33%, while those reporting two or more ethnic identities rose significantly to 2.55%. The number of those identifying as Hispanic also fell to 1.42%. Interestingly, a small portion (1.56%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 93.33% | -3.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 2.55% | 193.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.42% | -24.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |