About Swinney
The surname Swinney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn, meaning "boy" or "servant." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Swain, Swaine, and Swinney. It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone who was young or inexperienced, or as a term of endearment. The surname Swinney ultimately signifies a descendant of someone named Sveinn and is commonly found in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Swinney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swinney 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 Swinney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swinney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.