About Sway
The surname Sway is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swæg," meaning "to sway" or "to swing." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a swaying or swinging gait, or possibly for someone who lived near a place with a similar name. The surname Sway is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern counties of England.
The surname Sway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sway 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 Sway is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sway in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sway using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.