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

Sweda, 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 Sweda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sweda in America

Sweda is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sweda surname appeared 455 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 Sweda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sweda 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 Sweda

The surname Sweda originated in Sweden during the late 16th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "swedia", which means "to burn" or "to scorch". This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who worked with fire, such as a blacksmith or a baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sweda can be found in the Swedish parish records from the late 1500s. The name appears to have been most prevalent in the regions of Smaland and Ostergotland, where it was likely associated with local trades and occupations.

In the 17th century, a man named Hans Sweda (1612-1679) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Norrkoping, located in Ostergotland. He is believed to have been one of the wealthiest individuals in the region during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the name was Erik Sweda (1723-1795), a Swedish military officer who served in the Pomeranian War and the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded several honors for his service.

In the 19th century, the Sweda family produced several influential figures, including Carl Sweda (1814-1887), a renowned architect who designed many notable buildings in Stockholm, and Johan Sweda (1836-1911), a politician who served as a member of the Swedish parliament.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Sweda was the Swedish artist and illustrator, Elsa Sweda (1865-1942). She is known for her detailed illustrations in children's books and her contributions to the Art Nouveau movement.

While the name Sweda is most closely associated with Sweden, it has also been found in other Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Denmark, likely due to migration and intermarriage between these regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sweda

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

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

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