About Swails
The surname Swails is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swæl," meaning "swallow," which refers to the bird. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to or shared characteristics with the swallow, such as being agile or having a quick and graceful nature. The surname Swails is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
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The surname Swails is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swails 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 Swails is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swails in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swails using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.