Swindell

Swindell Meaning & Origin

About Swindell
The surname Swindell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "swindel," meaning "to cheat" or "to defraud." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in fraudulent or deceitful activities. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their cunning or dishonest behavior. Over time, the surname Swindell became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swindell: 4,618
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,229
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.57

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S05304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IH1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/sˈwΙͺndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNTL', 'XNTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swindell in Braille

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

The name Swindell in braille

How to sign the name Swindell using Sign Language

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

The name Swindell in sign language

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