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

Swindell, 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 Swindell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swindell in America

Swindell is the 7229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swindell surname appeared 4,618 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Swindell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swindell 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 Swindell

The surname Swindell is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "swindel," which meant "dizzy" or "giddy." This word may have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered reckless or impulsive.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Swindell, Swindel, Swindle, and Swindill. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1199, where a person named Robert Swindel is mentioned.

The Swindell family is known to have been prominent in the counties of Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire during the medieval period. The name is also associated with several place names in these regions, such as Swindell's Farm in Staffordshire and Swindell's Wood in Derbyshire.

One notable individual with the surname Swindell was John Swindell (1588-1659), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Waltham St. Lawrence in Berkshire. He wrote several religious works, including "A Treatise of the Immortality of the Soul" and "A Vindication of the Christian Faith."

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Swindell (1670-1744), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Derbyshire. He served as the High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1714 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for poor children in the village of Wirksworth.

In the late 18th century, William Swindell (1753-1828) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Staffordshire. He contributed to the development of celestial mechanics and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1796.

During the Victorian era, Charles Swindell (1812-1888) was a prominent industrialist from Manchester. He founded the Swindell Brothers Engineering Company, which played a significant role in the manufacturing of textile machinery during the Industrial Revolution.

Another notable figure was Emily Swindell (1845-1922), a British writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education. She authored several novels and non-fiction works, including "The Modern Girl's World" and "The Emancipation of Women."

While these are just a few examples, the Swindell surname has a long and rich history in England, with many individuals making significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swindell

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

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

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