Explore the Family Name Swimm
The meaning of Swimm
Altered form of Swim, a surname of Dutch or English (ultimately perhaps German) origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swimm in the United States?
The surname Swimm, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 56,246 and fell slightly to 56,588 in 2010, representing a marginal 0.61% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.18%, from 340 in 2000 to 361 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, its proportion in comparison to other surnames decreased by 7.69% per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,588 | -0.61% |
| Count | 340 | 361 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swimm
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Swimm identify as White. In 2000, 98.24% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 97.23% in 2010. A small proportion of individuals with the Swimm surname identified as Hispanic, with this segment seeing a substantial increase of 31.97% between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 97.23% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.94% | 31.97% |
| 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% |