Explore the Family Name Swiers
The meaning of Swiers
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Swires. 2. Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Swier.
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How common is the last name Swiers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Swiers" has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 96,033rd most popular surname and this rank improved to 95,115th in 2010, representing a 0.96% change. The number of people with this surname also grew by 9.09%, from 176 in 2000 to 192 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #95,115 | 0.96% |
| Count | 176 | 192 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swiers
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname "Swiers" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a slight decrease from 96.59% to 94.27%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 2.60% of those with the "Swiers" surname, where there had been none recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.27% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 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% |