Surnames of Norse Origin

3,836 surnames found of Norse origin

Sveen
The surname Sveen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sveinn," meaning "boy" or "servant." It was originally used as a patronymic surname, indicating that the family was ......
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Sveum
The surname Sveum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sveinn," meaning "boy" or "servant." It was originally used as a patronymic surname, indicating that the family was ......
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Svien
The surname Svien is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn, meaning "boy" or "servant." It was a common given name in medieval Scandinavia and later became a he......
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Swaby
The surname Swaby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn, meaning "boy" or "servant." It is believed to have been introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers......
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Swain
The surname Swain is of Old English origin and is derived from the word "swain," which means a young servant or a young man. It was originally used as a term to refer to a young shepherd or a farm ......
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Swaine
The surname Swaine is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sveinn," meaning "boy" or "servant." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was young or had a youthful ap......
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Swainson
The surname Swainson is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn, meaning "boy" or "servant." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," thus Swainson means "son of Svein......
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Swale
The surname Swale is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "svalr," meaning "cool" or "pleasant." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived ne......
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Swales
The surname Swales is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "svalr," meaning cool or pleasant. It is a locational surname, typically associated with the North Yorkshire region of......
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Swaney
The surname Swaney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn, meaning "boy" or "servant." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Swain, Swaine,......
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Surnames of Norse Origin

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