Swaney

Swaney Meaning & Origin

About Swaney
The surname Swaney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn, meaning "boy" or "servant." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Swain, Swaine, and Swaney. It is believed that the surname Swaney was originally a nickname given to someone who was young or had youthful characteristics. The name may also have been used to denote a servant or someone of humble origins. Today, individuals with the surname Swaney can be found primarily in Scotland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swaney: 4,468
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AO1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/sˈwɔni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', 'XN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swaney in Braille

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

The name Swaney in braille

How to sign the name Swaney using Sign Language

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

The name Swaney in sign language

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