Explore the Family Name Swinburne
The meaning of Swinburne
English (Durham): habitational name primarily from Great and Little Swinburne (Northumberland), but perhaps also occasionally from one or other places similarly named, from Old English swīn ‘pig’ + burna ‘stream’.
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How common is the last name Swinburne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Swinburne underwent a significant decrease over the span of a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,946 in popularity and by 2010 it had slid to 90,495, marking a fall of 17.61%. The count of people with this last name also dropped from 232 to 204 within the same period, a reduction of 12.07%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Swinburne per 100,000 individuals fell from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #90,495 | -17.61% |
| Count | 232 | 204 | -12.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swinburne
In terms of ethnicity, the U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the Swinburne surname identify as white. This percentage increased slightly from 96.98% in 2000 to 97.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, there was no representation of the Swinburne surname among individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 97.55% | 0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |