About Swallow
The surname Swallow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swalewe," meaning "swallow," the small migratory bird. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a particular association with swallows, such as someone who had a nesting site on their property or who had a swift and agile nature like the bird. The surname Swallow is relatively uncommon and is found mainly in the United Kingdom.
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The surname Swallow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swallow 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 Swallow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swallow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swallow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.