Newswanger

Newswanger Meaning & Origin

About Newswanger
The surname Newswanger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the German words "neu" meaning "new" and "Schwanger" meaning "pregnant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was expecting a child or a midwife. Over time, the surname has evolved and is now primarily found among the Amish and Mennonite communities in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Newswanger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Newswanger: 1,426
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Newswanger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Newswanger is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NSNKR
🔊 Soundex
N0205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 Z W AO0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnuzwɔŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NSNKR', 'NSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Newswanger in Braille

Here's how to represent Newswanger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Newswanger in braille

How to sign the name Newswanger using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Newswanger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Newswanger in sign language

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