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Swain
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Swain is an English surname derived from the Old Norse personal name Sveinn (Sven, Sweyn), meaning a youth or young man. There are a number of variations in the spelling of the surname Swain, including Swaine, Swainne, and Swayne.
It is also common as a given name in history as Sweyn.
From this word meaning boy, young male or servant, are derived:
(1) The noun swa.....
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Heraldry Database: Horst
Horst
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Surname: Horst
Branch: Horst
Origins: German
More Info: Germany
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Background: Horst is a Germanic word meaning "eagle's nest" (in modern German) and "man from the forest" (in Old High German). The family name Means "wood, thicket" in German. Alternatively, it may derive from the Germanic element hros or hors meaning "horse".
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 Motto: Efflorescent, The sun shines. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!
Name Variations: Horst, Horste, Horstt, Horsst, Horrst, Hoorst, Hoorste, Horstes, Horsts, van Horst.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
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