Swales

Swales Meaning & Origin

About Swales
The surname Swales is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "svalr," meaning cool or pleasant. It is a locational surname, typically associated with the North Yorkshire region of England. Swales may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on the swamps or marshy areas, as "swale" also refers to a low-lying, wetland area. Over time, the surname Swales became hereditary, passed down through generations, and is now found among various English-speaking communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Swales is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Swales: 896
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swales 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 Swales is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W EY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/sweɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLS', 'XLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swales in Braille

Here's how to represent Swales in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Swales in braille

How to sign the name Swales using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Swales using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Swales in sign language

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