Schwandt

Schwandt Meaning & Origin

About Schwandt
The surname Schwandt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swant," meaning "swan." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place associated with swans, such as a pond or a river. The name Schwandt may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a graceful or elegant demeanor, reminiscent of a swan.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwandt: 1,663
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,072
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
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๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
S2053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สƒwษ”nt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XNT', 'XFNT')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwandt in Braille

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

The name Schwandt in braille

How to sign the name Schwandt using Sign Language

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

The name Schwandt in sign language

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