There are
538
Swainstons in the USASwainston is the
40610th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Swainston
JohnSwainston
John Swainston was a businessman and politician in the Isle of Man, known for his work in the agricultural industry.ThomasSwainston
Thomas Swainston was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Middlesex from 1974 to 1976.EdwardSwainston
Edward Swainston was an Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1941 to 1952.AliceSwainston
Alice Swainston is a British artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed-media artworks.GeorgeSwainston
George Swainston was a British soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Crimean War.SarahSwainston
Sarah Swainston is an American author and journalist, known for her novels and investigative reporting on social issues.RobertSwainston
Robert Swainston was a Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow in the 19th century.MarySwainston
Mary Swainston was a British suffragette and women's rights activist, known for her advocacy work in the early 20th century.WilliamSwainston
William Swainston was an Australian naturalist and ornithologist, known for his work in documenting the bird species of Australia.ElizabethSwainston
Elizabeth Swainston was a British author and playwright, known for her historical fiction and plays set in medieval England.Swainston Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Swainston' is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'swain,' meaning 'servant' or 'peasant,' and the Old English word 'tun,' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement.' The name originally referred to someone who lived in or near a small settlement or village populated by peasants.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Swainston' is relatively rare and primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Swainston' include 'Swinston' and 'Swanston.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available on the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Swainston.'