Schwaller

Schwaller Meaning & Origin

About Schwaller
The surname Schwaller is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swal," meaning "swallow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a swallower, referring to a person who swallowed swords or other objects as part of a performance or entertainment act. The surname Schwaller may have also been used to describe someone who had a swift or agile nature, similar to the bird.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwaller: 566
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38948
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈwɔlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLR', 'XFLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwaller in Braille

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

The name Schwaller in braille

How to sign the name Schwaller using Sign Language

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

The name Schwaller in sign language

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