Schwalen

Schwalen Meaning & Origin

About Schwalen
The surname Schwalen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swale," meaning "swallow" (the bird). It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the swallow, such as being agile, quick, or having a graceful nature. The surname Schwalen is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwalen: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/schwalen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLN', 'XFLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwalen in Braille

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

The name Schwalen in braille

How to sign the name Schwalen using Sign Language

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

The name Schwalen in sign language

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