Swindle

Swindle Meaning & Origin

About Swindle
The surname Swindle 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 dishonest or fraudulent activities. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their cunning or deceitful behavior, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was honest and trustworthy. Overall, the surname Swindle suggests a connection to trickery or deception in some form.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swindle: 4,793
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6989
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S05340
🎡 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 Swindle in Braille

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

The name Swindle in braille

How to sign the name Swindle using Sign Language

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

The name Swindle in sign language

Numerology