Swallows

Swallows Meaning & Origin

About Swallows
The surname Swallows is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swalewe," meaning "swallow," which refers to the bird species. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a particular association with swallows, such as someone who lived near their nesting sites or had a swift and agile nature like the bird. The surname Swallows is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swallows: 939
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,086
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AA1 L OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/sˈwɑloʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLS', 'XLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swallows in Braille

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

The name Swallows in braille

How to sign the name Swallows using Sign Language

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

The name Swallows in sign language

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