About Sawn
The surname Sawn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sawan," meaning "to sow" or "to plant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a sower or a farmer. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a field or land that was used for sowing crops. Over time, the surname Sawn has undergone variations in spelling, including Sawne, Sawney, and Sawnie.
The surname Sawn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sawn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Sawn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sawn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sawn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.