About Swalls
The surname Swalls is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swaell," meaning "swelling" or "rising." It is believed to have been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or rising ground. The name Swalls may also have been a nickname for someone with a round or swollen appearance. Overall, the surname Swalls likely originated as a topographic or nickname surname, describing a physical characteristic or geographical feature.
The surname Swalls is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swalls 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 Swalls is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swalls in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swalls using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.