About Swem
The surname Swem is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "swemmen," meaning "to swim." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled swimmer or lived near a body of water. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a fisherman or had some association with water-related activities.
The surname Swem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swem 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 Swem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.