About 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 laborer. Over time, it evolved into a surname and was likely given to individuals who worked in these occupations or had characteristics associated with youthfulness or servitude. The surname Swain can also be found in other cultures, such as Scandinavian, where it is derived from the Old Norse word "sveinn," meaning a young man or a servant.
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The surname Swain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swain based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Swain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.