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

Swierc, 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 Swierc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swierc in America

Swierc is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swierc surname appeared 160 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 Swierc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swierc 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 Swierc

The surname SWIERC is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Pomeranian region of modern-day northwestern Poland and northeastern Germany. The name's etymology can be traced back to the Old Polish word "świerk," which means "spruce" or "fir tree," suggesting a connection to forestry or woodland areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SWIERC surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie (Records of Territorial and Manor Courts) from the 15th century, where it appears as "Swierczowski." This variation of the surname suggests a possible association with a specific place or estate bearing the name Świerczów or a similar derivative.

During the 16th century, the surname SWIERC gained prominence in the Duchy of Pomerania, where it was mentioned in various historical documents and records. Notably, Jan Swierc (1520-1588), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Słupsk, was a notable figure who contributed to the economic development of the region.

As the SWIERC surname spread across Poland and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Świerczewski, Świerczowski, and Świerczyński. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the influence of local scribes and record-keepers.

In the 18th century, Michał SWIERC (1730-1798), a renowned Polish painter and portraitist, gained recognition for his skillful depictions of aristocratic subjects. His works can be found in numerous art collections throughout Poland and neighboring countries.

Another notable individual bearing the SWIERC surname was Karol SWIERC (1845-1912), a prominent Polish historian and archivist. He made significant contributions to the preservation and study of historical documents, particularly those related to the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The SWIERC surname also found its way into the literary world with the Polish writer and poet Wanda SWIERC (1890-1962), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetic collections, such as "Wiersze Wybrane" (Selected Poems), garnered critical acclaim and influenced subsequent generations of Polish writers.

Throughout its long history, the surname SWIERC has been carried by notable individuals from various walks of life, including scientists, artists, politicians, and military figures, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual heritage of Poland and the broader Slavic region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swierc

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

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

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