SWICK
Swick
The surname Swick is of English origin and is believed to be of locational derivation. It is thought to derive from the Old English word 'swic', meaning 'to turn' or 'to disappear'. This surname indicates a person who lived near a bend or a turn in a road or river.
The Swick family name is not very common in Britain, and its distribution is most prevalent in areas with Anglo-Saxon heritage. This suggests that the surname may have originated in early medieval England.
Individuals bearing the surname Swick may have a strong connection to the English countryside and a history steeped in traditional English culture.
Throughout history, the Swick family may have been associated with agriculture, rural life, or other traditional occupations. Research into local archives, parish records, and census data may provide more insights into the specific origins and migrations of the Swick surname in the British Isles.
There are approximately 20 people named Swick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Swick.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Cecil
- Jonathon
- Kent
- Warren
Female
- Emma