Schwake

Schwake Meaning & Origin

About Schwake
The surname Schwake is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swac," meaning "weak" or "feeble." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was physically weak or lacking in strength. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schwake can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwake: 485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwake 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 Schwake is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃweɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', 'XFK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwake in Braille

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

The name Schwake in braille

How to sign the name Schwake using Sign Language

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

The name Schwake in sign language

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