Swinbank Surname
Approximately 702 people bear this surname
Swinbank Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Swinbank,' probably the bank where the swine fed. The spot is somewhere in or near the parish of Ravenstonedale, Westmorland.
Reynold Sywnebank, 1541: History and Traditions of Ravenstonedale, Westmorland, W.
Read More About This SurnameSwinbank Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 484 | 1:115,120 | 11,771 |
| Australia | 88 | 1:306,769 | 26,711 |
| United States | 85 | 1:4,264,223 | 227,504 |
| Scotland | 22 | 1:243,355 | 12,191 |
| New Zealand | 13 | 1:348,333 | 27,379 |
| Isle of Man | 7 | 1:12,260 | 2,387 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 251 | 1:97,113 | 9,892 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 | 1:3,347,912 | 150,340 |
Swinbank Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Swinbank,' probably the bank where the swine fed. The spot is somewhere in or near the parish of Ravenstonedale, Westmorland.
Reynold Sywnebank, 1541: History and Traditions of Ravenstonedale, Westmorland, W. Nicholls.
Cuthbert Swynebank, 1541: ibid.
(English and Scandinavian) Dweller at the Swine-Bank [Old English swín = Old Norse suín; and see under Bank] A Westmoreland Swinbank occurs in the 16th cent. as Swynebank.
Swinbank Demographics
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Swinbank Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Swinbank Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Swinbank occurs in England more than any other country or territory. It may also occur as:. For other possible spellings of Swinbank click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Swinbank? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 476,328th most prevalent last name world-wide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 10,381,120 people. This surname is mostly found in Europe, where 73 percent of Swinbank are found; 73 percent are found in Northern Europe and 73 percent are found in British Isles.
It is most commonly held in England, where it is borne by 484 people, or 1 in 115,120. In England it is primarily concentrated in: Durham, where 35 percent reside, West Yorkshire, where 10 percent reside and Tyne and Wear, where 8 percent reside. Aside from England it exists in 8 countries. It is also common in Australia, where 13 percent reside and The United States, where 12 percent reside.
Swinbank Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Swinbank has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the surname rose 193 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it rose 567 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Swinbank Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Swinbank surname are 12.05% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 58.82% registered to vote for the party.
Swinbank earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 12.2% less than the national average, earning $37,885 USD per year.
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