Swalley

Swalley Meaning & Origin

About Swalley
The surname Swalley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swalu" which means "swallow," referring 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 Swalley is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swalley: 659
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,390
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AO1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/sˈwΙ”li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SL', 'XL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swalley in Braille

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

The name Swalley in braille

How to sign the name Swalley using Sign Language

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

The name Swalley in sign language

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