Explore the Family Name Swoyer
The meaning of Swoyer
Perhaps an altered form of English Swire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swoyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swoyer has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,563rd in terms of prevalence, falling to 33,036th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.67%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 693 across both years. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by about 11.54%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,563 | #33,036 | -4.67% |
| Count | 693 | 693 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swoyer
In regards to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Swoyer surname identify as White according to the data gathered by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 98.85% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 98.41% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group by 2010, with the percentage rising to 0.87% from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 98.41% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.87% | 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% |