Find out how popular the last name Swon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Swon.

Swon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Swon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swon in America

Swon is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swon surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Swon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Swon

The surname SWON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "swon," which means "herdsman" or "swineherd." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who were employed as herdsmen, tending to livestock, particularly swine.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname SWON can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical records and documents. One notable mention is found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a census-like record compiled in 1273-1274, where the name "William Swon" appears.

In the 14th century, the SWON surname is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk, a tax record from 1327. This document lists a "John Swon" as a taxpayer in the village of Bures St. Mary.

The SWON surname has undergone some variations in spelling over the centuries, with alternative forms such as "Swone," "Swonn," and "Swonne" appearing in historical records. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices during that time period.

One notable individual bearing the SWON surname was Sir John Swon, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was mentioned in the Feet of Fines, a legal record of land transfers, for acquiring properties in Norfolk in 1386.

Another historical figure with the surname SWON was Robert Swon, a merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich, who was recorded in the city's records in the early 15th century. He served as mayor of Norwich in 1428.

In the 16th century, the SWON surname appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. A baptismal record from 1562 mentions the name "Alice Swon," daughter of William and Margaret Swon.

The SWON surname has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Swonland in East Yorkshire and Swon Green in Buckinghamshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname or vice versa.

Other notable individuals bearing the SWON surname include William Swon, a farmer mentioned in the manorial records of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, in the early 17th century, and Thomas Swon, a blacksmith recorded in the parish registers of St. Margaret's Church in King's Lynn, Norfolk, in the late 17th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Swon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Swon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Swon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Swon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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