Swink

Swink Meaning & Origin

About Swink
The surname Swink is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swincan," meaning "to toil" or "to labor." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was hardworking or industrious. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to diligence and hard work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swink: 3,779
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,690
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/swɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', 'XNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swink in Braille

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

The name Swink in braille

How to sign the name Swink using Sign Language

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

The name Swink in sign language

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