About Schwan
The surname Schwan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swan," meaning "swan." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a swan keeper or had some association with swans. The swan is often associated with grace, beauty, and loyalty, so the surname Schwan may also have been given to someone who possessed these qualities.
The surname Schwan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwan 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 Schwan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schwan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schwan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.