Swan

Swan is a surname with English origins, derived from the Old English word “swon” meaning “swan”. It is a relatively uncommon surname, ranked as the 6,508th most common surname in the United States. Notable people with the surname Swan include American writer Ellen Swallow Richards, English footballer Freddie Swan, and Australian musician Dan Swanö. The surname may also refer to the constellation Cygnus, which is commonly known as the Northern Cross and features a swan as its brightest star.