Schwamb

Schwamb Meaning & Origin

About Schwamb
The surname Schwamb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swambe," meaning "a piece of wood." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a cooper. The name Schwamb may also have been given to someone who lived near a wooded area or had a connection to the forest.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwamb: 321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 M
🌐 IPA
/schwamb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMP', 'XFMP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwamb in Braille

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

The name Schwamb in braille

How to sign the name Schwamb using Sign Language

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

The name Schwamb in sign language

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