Swindler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Swindler

What does the name Swindler mean?

The name Swindler is derived from the Middle High German word "swinde," meaning "impetuous," or "fierce." It was probably a nickname of the person who came to be the first bearer of Swindler as a surname.

Early Origins of the Swindler family

The surname Swindler was first found in Upper Germany. Early records of the name include Conrad Swinde of Grunberg in Hesse in 1362, and Nicolaus Swindel in Mies in 1364.

Early History of the Swindler family

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Swindler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schwindt, Schwind, Schwinde, Schwindl,Swind, Swinde, Swindel and many more.

Early Notables of the Swindler family

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Swindler Ranking

the United States, the name Swindler is the 13,397^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Swindler migration to the United States +

Swindler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John Swindler, aged 40, originally from Liverpool, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Celtic" from Liverpool, England 2
Thomas Swindler, aged 44, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Kroonland" from Antwerp, Belgium 2
Richard Swindler, aged 32, who arrived in New York in 1922 aboard the ship "Aquitania" from Southampton, England 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Swindler (post 1700) +

Daris Ray Swindler (1925-2007), American anthropologist
Mary Hamilton Swindler (1884-1967), nicknamed "Mayme," an American archaeologist and classical art scholar, the first female Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Archaeology (1932-1946)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result