About Schwalb
The surname Schwalb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwalbe," meaning "swallow." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a place where swallows nested or worked as a swallower, a person who swallowed swords or fire. The name Schwalb may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with swallows, such as agility or a quick temper.
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Here's how to represent Schwalb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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