SWINSON
Swinson
Swinson is a surname of English origin, with particular concentrations in the southern counties of England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Swegen", combined with "son", meaning "son of Swegen".
The Swinson surname has been documented in records dating back to medieval times, indicating a long history within the British Isles. Over the centuries, families bearing the Swinson name have spread across various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent.
The surname Swinson is one of the many examples of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse roots and migrations that have shaped the country's population over the centuries. Today, individuals carrying the Swinson surname can be found not only in England but also in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled.
There are approximately 612 people named Swinson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Swinson.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Colin
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- John
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Emma
- Joan
- Joanne
- Judith
- Margaret
- Marjorie
- Nicola
- Nicolette
- Patricia
- Sabra
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Sophie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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