Explore the Family Name Van Swearingen
The meaning of Van Swearingen
Americanized form of Dutch Van Sweeringen (see Swearingen).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Swearingen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Van Swearingen" saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name fell by 5.43% from 99,214 in 2000 to 104,602 in 2010. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased by 1.18% from 169 people in 2000 to 171 people in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.06 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #104,602 | -5.43% |
| Count | 169 | 171 | 1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Swearingen
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Van Swearingen" predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.04% of those with the surname identified as White, which increased to 98.83% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 98.83% | 1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |