About Swede
The surname Swede is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "swede," which referred to a person from Sweden. It is likely that the surname was originally given to individuals who either hailed from Sweden or had some connection to the country. Over time, the surname Swede became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, signifying the ancestral link to Sweden. Today, individuals with the surname Swede may have Swedish ancestry or may have adopted the surname for various reasons.
The surname Swede is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swede 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 Swede is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swede in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swede using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.