Schwalje

Schwalje Meaning & Origin

About Schwalje
The surname Schwalje is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schwalbe," meaning "swallow" in English. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with swallows, such as a swallow's nest or a location where swallows were commonly found. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with swallows, such as being agile or having a quick and graceful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwalje: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 L JH
🌐 IPA
/schwalje*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', 'XFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwalje in Braille

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

The name Schwalje in braille

How to sign the name Schwalje using Sign Language

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

The name Schwalje in sign language

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