About Swinford
The surname Swinford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "swin" meaning "pig" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Swinford likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a shallow river crossing used by pigs. Over time, individuals with this surname may have migrated and settled in different areas, leading to the spread of the name.
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The surname Swinford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swinford 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 Swinford is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swinford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swinford using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.