Explore the Family Name Swindler
The meaning of Swindler
1. Americanized form (translation into English) of South German Schwindler, a nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German swindeln ‘to swindle’. 2. English: variant of either Swindells, Swindlehurst, or Swinley, a habitational name from Swinley (Lancashire).
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How common is the last name Swindler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swindler has seen a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,334 and by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 16,868, showing an overall increase of 2.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced an upward trajectory from 1,503 in 2000 to 1,690 in 2010, marking a 12.44% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Swindler per 100k people slightly increased by 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,334 | #16,868 | 2.69% |
| Count | 1,503 | 1,690 | 12.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.57 | 1.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swindler
The ethnicity associated with the surname Swindler has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 84.17% to 80.89%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 11.64% to 13.67%. The largest percentage increase was noted in the Hispanic category, which went from 0.47% to an impressive 1.54%, representing a 227.66% change. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease (-38.89%) among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Asian/Pacific Islander group showed a small increase from 0.93% to 1.07%, while the number of individuals identifying as two or more races rose by 35.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.17% | 80.89% | -3.9% |
| Black | 11.64% | 13.67% | 17.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.07% | 35.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.47% | 1.54% | 227.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.07% | 15.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0.77% | -38.89% |