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

Swarm, 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 Swarm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swarm in America

Swarm is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swarm surname appeared 372 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 Swarm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swarm 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 Swarm

The surname Swarm is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "swearm," which means "a swarm of bees or insects." This name was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who kept bees or lived near a significant bee colony.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Swarm surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, where a William Swarm is mentioned. The name is also found in other historical records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1315, which mentions a John Swarm.

The Swarm surname is closely associated with the region of Yorkshire in northern England, where it was particularly prevalent during the medieval and early modern periods. Some early bearers of the name were likely involved in beekeeping or lived in areas known for their abundance of bees.

In the 16th century, the Swarm surname appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1545, which listed a Thomas Swarm. Another notable early bearer of the name was John Swarm, who was born in Yorkshire around 1570 and later became a successful merchant and landowner.

As the name spread throughout England, different spelling variations emerged, such as Swarm, Swarme, and Swarmer. These variations can be found in various historical documents, including parish records, wills, and tax rolls.

Notable individuals with the Swarm surname throughout history include:

1. William Swarm (born c. 1250), mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273.
2. John Swarm (born c. 1300), mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1315.
3. Thomas Swarm (born c. 1520), listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1545.
4. John Swarm (c. 1570-1642), a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire.
5. Elizabeth Swarm (c. 1610-1685), a landowner and philanthropist from Lincolnshire.

The Swarm surname has a rich history rooted in the English countryside, with its origins linked to beekeeping and the natural world. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the Old English word "swearm" remains a testament to its unique and descriptive origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swarm

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

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

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