Explore the Family Name Swilley
The meaning of Swilley
Possibly English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swilley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swilley experienced a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 14,020th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 14,893rd. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Swilley surname increased slightly from 1,974 in 2000 to 1,987 in 2010, representing a 0.66% change. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.22%, indicating that while the Swilley population grew, it did so at a slower rate than the overall U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,020 | #14,893 | -6.23% |
| Count | 1,974 | 1,987 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.67 | -8.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swilley
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Swilley, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 74.62% to 71.26%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.06% to 2.47%. There was a minimal rise in those identifying as Black (from 22.19% to 22.65%) and a considerable growth in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.30% to 0.40% and 0.25% to 0.70% respectively). The group identifying as two or more races also considerably increased from 1.57% to 2.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.62% | 71.26% | -4.5% |
| Black | 22.19% | 22.65% | 2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.52% | 60.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.47% | 133.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.7% | 180% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% | 33.33% |