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

Swade, 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 Swade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swade in America

Swade is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swade surname appeared 207 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 Swade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swade 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 Swade

The surname Swade is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "swæd," meaning a track or path through a grassy area. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or was associated with such a path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Suade" in the county of Norfolk. This entry suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the medieval period, the surname took on various spellings, including Suade, Swad, and Swade. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of written records at the time.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was William Swade, a landowner and farmer from the village of Swadeston, which is now part of Derbyshire. Records from the time indicate that he played a role in the local administration and was involved in disputes over land boundaries.

Another prominent figure was Sir John Swade, who lived in the 14th century and was a knight and member of the English gentry. He fought in the Hundred Years' War and was recorded as participating in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the form of "Swade" in the parish records of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. One notable individual from this area was Thomas Swade, born in 1542, who was a successful merchant and benefactor to the local community.

During the 17th century, the surname was found in various parts of England, with individuals bearing the name including Robert Swade (1604-1667), a clergyman and author from Yorkshire, and Elizabeth Swade (1636-1712), a wealthy landowner from Lincolnshire.

In more recent centuries, the name has been associated with several notable figures, such as the 19th-century poet and playwright John Swade (1819-1892) and the 20th-century artist and sculptor William Swade (1904-1988).

While the surname Swade remains relatively uncommon, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its Old English roots and the paths and tracks that once crisscrossed the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swade

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

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 Swade 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 Swade 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 Swade was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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