About Zwaan
The surname Zwaan is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "zwaan," which means "swan" in English. It is a topographic or ornamental surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place associated with swans or had a connection to the bird. The surname Zwaan may also have been used as a nickname for someone with swan-like qualities, such as grace or beauty.
The surname Zwaan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwaan 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 Zwaan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zwaan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zwaan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.