Find out how popular the last name Swack is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Swack.

Swack, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Swack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swack in America

Swack is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swack surname appeared 216 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Swack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swack to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Swack

The surname SWACK has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the town of Swackhausen, where it was first recorded as a family name.

The name SWACK is derived from the Old German word "swack," which means "strong" or "robust." This suggests that the original bearers of the name were likely known for their physical strength or sturdiness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SWACK can be found in the parish records of St. Michael's Church in Swackhausen, dated 1587. The record mentions a Johann SWACK, who was a farmer and landowner in the area.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name SWACK began to spread beyond Bavaria, with families bearing the name settling in other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring countries such as Austria and Switzerland.

In 1672, a notable figure named Hans SWACK (1642-1712) was born in the town of Salzburg, Austria. He was a renowned blacksmith and is credited with developing a new technique for forging steel, which was widely adopted throughout Europe.

Another prominent individual with the surname SWACK was Katharina SWACK (1756-1832), a German writer and poet. She was born in Heidelberg and gained recognition for her romantic poetry and novels, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In the late 18th century, the name SWACK also appeared in the records of the town of Schaffhausen, Switzerland. A family of merchants and traders by the name of SWACK had settled there, and their descendants continued to play a significant role in the local economy for several generations.

One of the most notable figures from this Swiss branch of the SWACK family was Jakob SWACK (1784-1862), a successful businessman and philanthropist. He made substantial contributions to the development of Schaffhausen's infrastructure, funding the construction of roads, bridges, and public buildings.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, members of the SWACK family continued to make their mark in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. A few notable examples include:

• Wilhelm SWACK (1821-1897), a German philosopher and professor at the University of Berlin.
• Anna SWACK (1862-1941), an Austrian painter known for her landscapes and portraiture.
• Heinrich SWACK (1879-1958), a Swiss politician who served as the mayor of Zurich from 1924 to 1938.

While the surname SWACK may not be as widespread as some other European names, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have contributed significantly to their respective communities and fields of expertise throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swack

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Swack.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Swack was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Swack has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Swack was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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