About Swisher
The surname Swisher is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swisc," meaning "to make a hissing sound" or "to rustle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or made brushes or brooms. Over time, the name Swisher has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who made a swishing or rustling sound when walking.
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The surname Swisher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swisher 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 Swisher is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swisher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swisher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.