Explore the Family Name Swinderman
The meaning of Swinderman
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Zwinderen in Drenthe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swinderman in the United States?
The surname "Swinderman" has seen a decline in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, it was ranked 63,450 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 this ranking had dropped to 71,886 - indicating a decrease of 13.3%. In the same time period, the count of individuals bearing the Swinderman name also fell from 294 to 271, reflecting a 7.82% drop. This lowered the proportion of people named Swinderman per 100k from 0.11 to 0.09, marking an 18.18% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #71,886 | -13.3% |
| Count | 294 | 271 | -7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swinderman
In terms of ethnic identity, there were some shifts observed between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.24% of Swindermans identified as White, with 2.72% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black. By 2010, however, the percentage of White Swindermans slightly decreased to 94.83%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native identification disappeared completely. The year 2010 also saw new additions in terms of ethnicity, with 1.85% identifying as Two or more races and another 1.85% identifying as Hispanic. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 94.83% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |