How common is the Swearinger surname?

There are approximately 2,200 people with the surname Swearinger in the United States.

Are there Swearinger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 61 soldiers with the Swearinger surname appear in Civil War records.

Swearinger

Q: What does the surname Swearinger mean?

The surname Swearinger means "Possibly a person who swears oaths or makes promises, or from a place name.". It is of German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

Possibly a person who swears oaths or makes promises, or from a place name.

Etymology

Possibly derived from German 'schwären' (to swear) or a place name element. The surname may indicate an official who administered oaths or a person from a specific location.

About the Swearinger Surname

A German-origin surname of uncertain etymology, possibly occupational or topographic. The name is relatively uncommon and primarily found in areas of German immigration.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,200 bearers in the United States #2,744 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Pennsylvania and other areas of German settlement in North America.

Swearinger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

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Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany, uncertain
Estimated Bearers: 2,200

War Records

61 soldiers with the Swearinger surname found in Civil War records.

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