Explore the Family Name Swierk
The meaning of Swierk
Polish (Świerk): nickname from świerk ‘spruce’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swierk in the United States?
The Swierk surname has seen a slight shift in popularity over the last decade, as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 66,274th but rose to 64,891st by 2010, indicating an upward shift of 2.09%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 279 to 306 during this period, a growth rate of 9.68%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained static at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #64,891 | 2.09% |
| Count | 279 | 306 | 9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swierk
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Swierk are of White ethnicity. This group accounted for 99.28% of all Swierks in 2000 and dropped slightly to 97.71% in 2010. There's a small percentage (1.96%) that identified as Hispanic in 2010, an increase from no representation in 2000. Other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no changes between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.28% | 97.71% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |