Explore the Family Name Swims
The meaning of Swims
Altered form of Swaim or Swim, surnames of Dutch and English (ultimately perhaps German) origin, with the addition of excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swims in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Swims" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 31621, but by 2010, it had dropped to 32169, a decrease of 1.73%. Despite this, the actual number of people with this surname increased from 691 in 2000 to 717 in 2010, a rise of 3.76%. However, when considering the proportional representation per 100,000 people, it declined by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #32,169 | -1.73% |
| Count | 691 | 717 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swims
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Swims" also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.60%, while those identifying as Black increased by 1.09%. The proportion of people identifying with two or more races also increased, rising by 26.29%. Conversely, the percentage of people of Hispanic ethnicity who carried the surname "Swims" decreased by 15.52%. No change was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.27% | 52.86% | -2.6% |
| Black | 41.39% | 41.84% | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.93% | 26.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 0.98% | -15.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |