SWADLING
Swadling
Swadling is an English surname with Old English origins. The name is derived from the words "swaða," meaning a swath or strip of land, and "ling," a suffix denoting ownership or a place of origin. The name is predominantly found in the eastern counties of England, particularly in Essex and Suffolk.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Swadling dates back to the 16th century in the parish records of St. Mary Magdalene in Colchester, Essex. Over the centuries, the name has seen various spelling variations, including Swaddling, Swadlin, and Swaddlyn, among others.
Individuals carrying the surname Swadling have been involved in a variety of professions, including agriculture, carpentry, and trade. The name is most commonly found in rural communities, reflecting its agricultural origins.
Today, the surname Swadling is still present in England and has also been carried across the world through migration and the British Empire's historical connections. Researching one's Swadling heritage can uncover connections to England's rural past and illuminate the lives of the individuals who bore this distinctive English surname.
There are approximately 501 people named Swadling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Swadling.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Dave
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anna
- Claire
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janet
- Karen
- Linda
- Lorraine
- Lynda
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan