About Soward
The surname Soward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Sweart," meaning "black" or "dark," combined with the suffix "-ward," indicating "guard" or "protector." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Soward can be interpreted as "black guard" or "dark protector." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon someone with a dark complexion or hair, or it may have been a nickname for someone who had a protective or guardian-like nature.
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The surname Soward is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Soward 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 Soward is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Soward in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Soward using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.