About Swire
The surname Swire is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sveinn," meaning "boy" or "servant." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was young or had a youthful appearance. Over time, the name evolved into Swire and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Swire can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Swire is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swire 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 Swire is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swire in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swire using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.