About Swed
The surname Swed is of Swedish origin and is derived from the word "Svedja," meaning "to clear land by burning." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a farmer or a settler, involved in the process of clearing land for cultivation. The name Swed signifies a connection to the agricultural history and land development practices of Sweden.
The surname Swed is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swed 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 Swed is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swed in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.