Explore the Family Name Swygert
The meaning of Swygert
Variant of Swigert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swygert in the United States?
The surname Swygert ranked 32,267 in popularity in the year 2000, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, by 2010, its popularity rank decreased to 35,447, representing a 9.86% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 673 in 2000 to 635 in 2010, marking a 5.65% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Swygert per 100k people was reduced from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, reflecting a 12% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #35,447 | -9.86% |
| Count | 673 | 635 | -5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swygert
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Swygert witnessed some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White comprised 65.68% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 64.57% in 2010. The census data showed an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Black, from 29.72% in 2000 to 32.13% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also saw a rise from 2.23% to 2.52%. However, the Hispanic group experienced a notable decrease from 2.23% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.68% | 64.57% | -1.69% |
| Black | 29.72% | 32.13% | 8.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.52% | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 0.79% | -64.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |