Explore the Family Name Swiney
The meaning of Swiney
Irish: variant of Swinney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swiney in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swiney fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 12,175 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 12,978, indicating a decrease of 6.6%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a marginal increase of 0.85% from 2,346 in 2000 to 2,366 in 2010. Despite the rise in numbers, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 8.05% from 0.87 to 0.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,175 | #12,978 | -6.6% |
| Count | 2,346 | 2,366 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.8 | -8.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swiney
An analysis of the ethnic identity associated with the Swiney surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some interesting shifts. The percentage of Swineys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 16.67% and 47.22%, respectively. Those identifying as Black also experienced a slight drop of 1.88%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as two or more ethnicities grew by 21.05%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 41.18%. The White demographic remained fairly stable with a marginal decrease of 0.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.31% | 80.22% | -0.11% |
| Black | 15.94% | 15.64% | -1.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 2.07% | 21.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.44% | 41.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.38% | -47.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.25% | -16.67% |