Explore the Family Name Swiss
The meaning of Swiss
Americanized form of German Schweiss or Schweitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swiss in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Swiss" experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,160th—a decline of almost 10%. The number of people with this last name also decreased during this time period, with a count of 462 in 2000, which fell by approximately 5% to 439 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an 11.76% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #48,160 | -9.57% |
| Count | 462 | 439 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swiss
Regarding ethnicity, the Census data shows that people with the surname "Swiss" predominantly identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 94.59% in 2000 to 95.90% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a 16% decrease, from 3.25% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Black in 2010, compared to 1.95% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 95.9% | 1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 2.73% | -16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |