Explore the Family Name Swiercz
The meaning of Swiercz
Polish (Świercz): nickname from Old Polish and regional świercz ‘cricket’ (the insect).
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How common is the last name Swiercz in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Swiercz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, ranked 70,473 in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 74,608 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 5.87% over the decade. The total count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 259 between 2000 and 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the name Swiercz per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% during this period, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #74,608 | -5.87% |
| Count | 259 | 259 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swiercz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Swiercz, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.53% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.37% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Black, with 1.93% in 2010 compared to none in 2000. There were no reported changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as two or more races also remained stagnant at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.37% | -1.2% |
| Black | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |