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 446
Agricultural Labourer 71
Cotton Weaver 30
General Labourer 29
Coal Miner 25
Domestic Servant 20
Farmer 19
Living On Own Means 18
Dress Maker 17
General Servant Domestic 14
Labourer 13
Joiner 12
Carpenter 10
General Domestic Servant 10
Tailoress 10
Dressmaker 10
Clerk 9
General Servant 9
House Keeper 9
Bricklayer 9
Carter 9
Grocer 9
Butcher 8
Shoe Maker 8
Living On Her Own Means 8

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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