Explore the Family Name Swim
The meaning of Swim
1. Altered form of Swaim, a surname of Dutch origin. 2. English: Anglicized form of an unidentified, perhaps German surname.
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How common is the last name Swim in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Swim' has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,627th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 16,707th place—a decrease of 6.91%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also fell slightly during this period, moving from 1,717 in 2000 to 1,713 in 2010, marking a reduction of 0.23%. Consequently, the proportion of 'Swim' per 100,000 people decreased by 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,627 | #16,707 | -6.91% |
| Count | 1,717 | 1,713 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.58 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swim
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Swim'. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those carrying the 'Swim' surname identified as White, accounting for 92.43% and 91.71% respectively, a minor decrease of 0.78%. Other ethnicities recorded significant changes over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander group decreased by 63.28%, and those identifying with two or more races dropped by 35.36%. On the other hand, the number of Hispanics increased by 52.24%, Black ethnicity rose by 37.60%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased significantly by 82.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.43% | 91.71% | -0.78% |
| Black | 2.5% | 3.44% | 37.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.04% | 52.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.17% | -35.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 1.17% | 82.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 0.47% | -63.28% |