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

Swor, 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 Swor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swor in America

Swor is the 45804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swor surname appeared 466 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 Swor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swor 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 Swor

The surname SWOR is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word 'sweor,' meaning a pillar or support.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SWOR was in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1196, where a William Swor was listed as a land tenant. The name was also found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, with a reference to a Hugo Swor.

During the 13th century, the SWOR name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire, with some families also residing in Somerset and Devon. The name was often associated with areas near the River Swor, which may have contributed to its origin.

In the 14th century, the SWOR name appeared in various historical records, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, which listed a Johanna Swor. The name was also found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327, mentioning a Thomas Swor.

One of the earliest notable figures with the SWOR surname was Sir John Swor (c. 1410 - 1487), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. He served as a justice of the peace and was involved in local government affairs.

Another historical figure was Robert Swor (c. 1520 - 1588), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the SWOR name was found in various parish records across England, including entries in the registers of St. Mary's Church in Devizes, Wiltshire, and St. Peter's Church in Liverpool.

One notable bearer of the SWOR name was Sir William Swor (1638 - 1701), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in England from 1689 until his death.

During the 18th century, the SWOR surname continued to be present in various parts of England, with some families also migrating to other parts of the British Isles and the American colonies.

A notable figure from this period was Reverend John Swor (1725 - 1792), an Anglican clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swor

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

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

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