Schwalm

Schwalm Meaning & Origin

About Schwalm
The surname Schwalm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swalm," meaning "swallow." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place where swallows were abundant or had some association with swallows. 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 Schwalm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Schwalm: 1,771
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,284
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwalm 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
XLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AA1 L M
🌐 IPA
/ʃwɑlm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLM', 'XFLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwalm in Braille

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

The name Schwalm in braille

How to sign the name Schwalm using Sign Language

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

The name Schwalm in sign language

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