There are
587
Sweanys in the USA
Sweany is the
37848th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Sweany

WilliamSwene

William Swene was a medieval English politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

ThomasSwan

Thomas Swan was a Scottish chemist who invented the dry photographic plate.

MargaretSwann

Margaret Swann was an Australian botanist who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.

JohnSwayze

John Swayze was an American news commentator and journalist who worked for NBC News.

RobertSweany

Robert Sweany was an American politician who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.

SarahSweeney

Sarah Sweeney is a British actress known for her roles in various television dramas.

DanielSwaney

Daniel Swaney is an American author and journalist known for his travel writing.

MarySchwane

Mary Schwane is a German artist known for her abstract paintings.

JamesSwane

James Swane was a Canadian hockey player who played in the NHL.

ElizabethSwon

Elizabeth Swon is a Swedish fashion designer known for her avant-garde designs.

Sweany Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Sweany' is of Irish origin. It is a variant of the surname 'Sweeney', which is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Suibhne', meaning 'son of Suibhne'. The name Suibhne was a personal name in ancient Ireland, derived from the word 'suibhne', meaning 'pleasant' or 'charming'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Sweany' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states such as Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania where Irish immigrants settled in large numbers. It is also found in smaller numbers in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Sweany' include 'Sweeney', 'Swaney', 'Swan', 'Swaney', 'Swaney', 'Swayn', 'Schwane', 'Swane', and 'Swon'. These variations may have resulted from different anglicizations or regional pronunciations of the original Gaelic name.
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Sweany' or its variations emigrated from Ireland to the United States during the Great Famine in the mid-19th century. They sought better economic opportunities and escape from the devastating effects of the potato blight. Some also migrated to other English-speaking countries such as Canada and Australia.