Summary

Swift is a surname of English origin. It originally referred to a person who was agile or quick. The name has historical significance, tracing back to medieval times. Today, it is a relatively common surname found predominantly in English-speaking countries.
There are
24249
Swifts in the USA
Swift is the
1473rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Swift

JonathanSwift

Jonathan Swift was an Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and political pamphleteer who is best known for his book 'Gulliver's Travels'.

TaylorSwift

Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and success in pop and country music. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

C.W.

C. W. Swift was a British botanist and writer known for his work on British and European flora and his contributions to botanical gardens.

GrahamSwift

Graham Swift is an English writer known for his novels, including 'Waterland' and 'Last Orders', which won the Man Booker Prize.

RichardSwift

Richard Swift was an American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his solo work and collaborations with various musicians.

EdwardSwift

Edward Swift was an American architect known for his designs of residential and commercial buildings, particularly in Texas.

TomSwift

Tom Swift is the fictional young inventor and adventurer in a series of juvenile adventure novels written by various authors under the pseudonym Victor Appleton.

JonathanSwift

Jonathan Swift was an American composer and conductor known for his contributions to American orchestral and choral music.

KateSwift

Kate Swift was an American linguist and writer known for her advocacy for inclusive and non-sexist language usage.

TaylorSwift

Taylor Swift is an Australian rules footballer who has played for the Adelaide Football Club in the AFL Women's league.

Swift Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Swift' is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word 'swift', meaning 'quick' or 'nimble'. It was likely originally a nickname given to someone with a fast or agile nature.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Swift' is most commonly found in the English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Swift' include 'Swifte' and 'Swyfte'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Swift' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, including the colonization of North America and Australia.