About Swiney
The surname Swiney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swin," meaning pig or swine. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned pigs. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed pig-like characteristics or behavior. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Swinney or Swinnea.
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The surname Swiney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swiney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Swiney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swiney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.