Explore the Family Name Swopes
The meaning of Swopes
Altered form of Swope, a surname of German origin, with the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swopes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Swopes rose in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 27,386th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 26,008th place, a rise of approximately 5.03%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 829 people in 2000 to 943 by 2010, a 13.75% increase. This indicates that per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Swopes increased by 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,386 | #26,008 | 5.03% |
| Count | 829 | 943 | 13.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swopes
The ethnicity distribution for the Swopes surname has remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. White and Black ethnic identities have consistently accounted for the majority of individuals with this surname, with slight increases of 1.64% and 1.75% respectively over the decade. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic representation in both years. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 26.16%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline of 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.82% | 50.69% | 1.75% |
| White | 44.03% | 44.75% | 1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 2.23% | -26.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 1.17% | -30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |