Explore the Family Name Switala
The meaning of Switala
Polish (Świtała): nickname for an early riser, from świt ‘dawn’ (or świtać ‘to dawn’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Switala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Switala has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,403rd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 444 individuals. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 45,189 while the number of individuals with the Switala surname increased by 6.76% to 474. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #45,189 | 0.47% |
| Count | 444 | 474 | 6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Switala
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Switala identify as White. As of 2000, 98.20% identified as such, although this percentage decreased slightly by 2010 to 97.47%. There was a notable change in the Hispanic category, which went from zero in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registered no significant counts for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.47% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |