Explore the Family Name Swire
The meaning of Swire
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Squire, from a northern form of the word.
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How common is the last name Swire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Swire has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 43,377th nationally, but by 2010 it had dipped to 45,959th, marking a decrease of roughly 6%. The number of individuals bearing this name also fell slightly from 469 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, a drop of just over 1%. The proportion of people with the surname Swire per 100,000 also decreased by close to 6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #45,959 | -5.95% |
| Count | 469 | 464 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swire
The ethnicity associated with the surname Swire has shown some notable shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, making up 88.06% of the total in 2000 and 83.41% in 2010, a decrease of approximately 5%. An increase was observed in the Hispanic and Black ethnic groups, rising from 1.28% to 3.45% and 9.17% to 11.21% respectively. While there was no reported representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races categories, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed presence in 2010, not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.06% | 83.41% | -5.28% |
| Black | 9.17% | 11.21% | 22.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 3.45% | 169.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |