Explore the Family Name Swindells
The meaning of Swindells
English (Cheshire and Lancashire): habitational name from Swindells Orchard in Cheadle (Cheshire), from Middle English swine ‘swine, pig’ + delf ‘quarry, ditch, hole’ (plural delfes).
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How common is the last name Swindells in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swindells has increased over the past decade. In 2000, Swindells ranked 72,466 in terms of popularity among all surnames, while it climbed to 69,170 by 2010, a change of 4.55%. The census also shows an increase in the number of individuals with this surname. In 2000, the count stood at 250 which increased to 284 by 2010, indicating a growth rate of 13.6%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Swindells per 100k people saw a rise of 11.11% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #69,170 | 4.55% |
| Count | 250 | 284 | 13.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swindells
As for ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a slight shift in the ethnicity associated with the surname Swindells between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94% of those with the Swindells surname identified as White, but that percentage decreased to 92.96% in 2010. The number of Swindells identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races saw a small rise, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady (with some data suppressed for privacy).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 92.96% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.4% | 0% | 0% |