Explore the Family Name Swieringa
The meaning of Swieringa
Dutch (Groningen) and West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Swier, formed with the Frisian patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a. This surname is very rare in West Frisia (i.e. in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands).
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How common is the last name Swieringa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swieringa has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 123,314 to 118,185, indicating a positive change of 4.16. The count also increased from 129 to 147, showing a growth rate of 13.95. However, the proportion of individuals with the Swieringa surname per 100,000 people remained at 0.05 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #118,185 | 4.16% |
| Count | 129 | 147 | 13.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swieringa
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Swieringa surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.45% of individuals with this surname were White, which slightly decreased to 94.56% in 2010. Notably, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 94.56% | -3.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |