SWINSCOE
Swinscoe
Swinscoe is a surname of English origin, deriving from a village in Staffordshire, England. The name is believed to have originated from Old English, with "swin" meaning pig and "cot" indicating a cottage or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a pig farm.
The earliest recorded instances of the Swinscoe surname date back to the 16th century in Staffordshire, where the name was associated with agricultural communities. Over time, individuals bearing the Swinscoe name have dispersed to different parts of the United Kingdom and even beyond.
Today, the Swinscoe surname is relatively uncommon, with individuals bearing this name found mainly in the UK. Variations of the name, such as Swinsco and Swynscow, may also be encountered in historical records.
Notable individuals with the surname Swinscoe have made contributions in various fields, from business to the arts. As with many surnames, the Swinscoe name carries with it a connection to the history and heritage of England, particularly the rural landscapes of Staffordshire.
There are approximately 561 people named Swinscoe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Swinscoe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Guy
- Joe
- John
- Jordan
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Beverley
- Claire
- Joan
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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