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