Explore the Family Name Swider
The meaning of Swider
Polish (Świder): nickname from świder ‘drill’. Compare Swiderski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Jerzy, Jozefa, Krzysztof, Zygmund.
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How common is the last name Swider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swider has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 18,288 in popularity with 1,399 counts, and by 2010, the rank had fallen slightly to 18,841 but with an increase in count to 1,452. This indicates that although more people have the surname Swider, it's not as common relative to other surnames, with its proportion per 100,000 people dropping from 0.52 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,288 | #18,841 | -3.02% |
| Count | 1,399 | 1,452 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.49 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swider
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Swider also shifted within the ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.78% of Swiders identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.63% in 2010. Among other ethnicities, relatively few Swiders identified as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. However, the proportion of Swiders identifying as Hispanic saw a significant change, increasing from 1.07% to 1.58%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a modest increase from 0.43% to 0.48%. No Swiders identified as Black in either year, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared completely in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.63% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.58% | 47.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 0.48% | 11.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |