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Origins Available: German, Scottish

Where did the German Swann family come from? What is the German Swann family crest and coat of arms? When did the Swann family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Swann family history?

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Swann, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia The Swann family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany.

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In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Swann include Schwan, Schwann, Schwahn and others.

First found in Mecklenburg, in the western Baltic region, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times, as early as 1202, with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. Old Mecklenburg chronicles mention Carston von Schwan in 1202 and Heinrich von Schwan, court tutor (Hofmeister) to the Duke of Mecklenburg, in 1248. In 1413 the Knight, Carl von Schwan, accompanied the Bishop Sigismund to Camin to the historical Council of Costnitz. The name would later be associated with a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches in the eastern provinces of Pomerania and Meissen. They became noted for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs, giving the name Schwan to a city near the port of Rostock.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Swann research. Another 249 words(18 lines of text) covering the years 1679, 1729, 1760, 1810, and 1882 are included under the topic Early Swann History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 64 words(5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Swann Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Swann were

Swann Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Jo Swann, aged 18, landed in Virginia in 1635
  • Martha Swann, who landed in Virginia in 1635
  • Richard Swann, who landed in Virginia in 1645
  • Ann Swann, who landed in Virginia in 1649
  • George Swann, who arrived in Virginia in 1652


Swann Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Eliza Swann, who arrived in Virginia in 1719

Swann Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • William Swann, who arrived in New York, NY in 1813
  • Esther Swann, aged 20, landed in America in 1822
  • T F Swann, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1888

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  • Lynn Swann (b. 1952), former professional NFL football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Lynn Curtis Swann (b. 1952), American former NFL professional football player
  • Sir Anthony Swann, Minister for Defense and Security, Kenya
  • Sir Michael Swann, Chairman, BBC
  • Rev. Canon Sidney Swann, Canon of Bristol Cathedral
  • Donald Swann (1923-1994), British composer, musician and entertainer
  • Graeme Peter Swann (b. 1979), English international cricketer
  • Logan Swann (b. 1975), New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer
  • Willie Swann (b. 1977), Samoan-New Zealand rugby league footballer


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  • Richard Swann and Some of His Descendants by Frank H. Swan.
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  2. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
  3. Preuss, Otto. Die Lippischen Familiennamen mit Berücksichtigung der Ortsnamen. Detmold: Meyer'sche Hofbuchh, 1887. Print.
  4. Rupp, Daniel L. A Collection of Upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and Other Immigrants to Pennsylvania from 1727 to 1776. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 2000. Print. (ISBN 978-0806303024).
  5. Kapff, Rudolf. Schwäbische Geschlechtsnamen. Stuttgart: Verlag Silberburg, 1927. Print.
  6. Hanks, Patricia and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print. (ISBN 0-19-211592-8).
  7. Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
  8. Tarneller, Josef. Zur Namenkunde Tirolen Familiennamen. Bozen: Buchhandlung, 1923. Print.
  9. Götze, Alfred. Familiennamen im badischen Oberland. Heidelberg: C. Winter, 1918. Print.
  10. Oswald, G. Lexicon der Heraldik. Leipzig: 1984. Print.
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