Swann Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Swann Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Swann family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 243
Agricultural Labourer 61
Dress Maker 17
House Servant 16
Coal Miner 16
Cotton Weaver 10
House Keeper 10
Governess 10
Domestic Servant 8
Carpenter 7
General Servant 7
Joiner 7
Butcher 6
Servant 6
Tailor 6
Carter 6
Labourer 6
Cook 6
Farm Labourer 5
Shoe Maker 5
Stone Mason 5
Blacksmith 5
House Maid 5
Laundress 5
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 4

Swann Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Swan 80% 39,286
2 Swann 100% 21,620
3 Swinn 80% 1,584
4 Swanne 83% 178

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The surname Swann is the 2nd most popular variant of Swan.

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