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

Swalwell, 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 Swalwell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swalwell in America

Swalwell is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swalwell surname appeared 250 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 Swalwell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swalwell 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 Swalwell

The surname SWALWELL has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the place name Swaledale, a valley in the Yorkshire Dales region of northern England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "sualuw" meaning "swallow" and "dæl" meaning "valley," referring to the Swallow Valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sualedale." This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the Norman Conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records with spellings such as "Swaledal," "Swaledale," and "Swalldale." These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the influence of regional dialects on its pronunciation and spelling.

Notable individuals with the surname SWALWELL include:

1. Thomas Swalwell (c. 1600-1668), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Swalwell in County Durham.
2. Richard Swalwell (1647-1708), an English barrister and legal writer who published several works on English law and legal practices.
3. William Swalwell (1674-1744), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne.
4. John Swalwell (1789-1856), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament for Sunderland.
5. Mary Swalwell (1826-1892), an English philanthropist and social reformer who founded several charitable institutions in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The surname SWALWELL has also been associated with various place names throughout England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland. These place names often incorporate the word "Swalwell," reflecting the geographical origins of the surname and its connection to specific locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swalwell

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

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

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