Explore the Family Name Swiderski
The meaning of Swiderski
Polish (Świderski): habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Świdry in Masovian and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships, or from Świder in Masovian Voivodeship, named with świder ‘drill, gimlet’ (or, in certain cases, with river name Świder). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Miroslaw, Czeslaw, Janusz, Jozef, Marcin, Piotr, Slawomir, Wieslaw, Witold, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Swiderski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swiderski decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,467th most common, but by 2010, it had slipped to 15,663rd. The number of people with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 1,892 in 2000 to 1,864 in 2010, marking a change of -1.48%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 individuals with the surname Swiderski declined by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,467 | #15,663 | -8.27% |
| Count | 1,892 | 1,864 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.63 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swiderski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Swiderski identified as White, making up 97.25% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.57% by 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic representation saw small increases of 12.50% and 18.00% respectively, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 38.82%. However, no individuals with the surname Swiderski identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.57% | -0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.18% | 38.82% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.18% | 18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.54% | 12.5% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |