Schwarcz

Schwarcz Meaning & Origin

About Schwarcz
The surname Schwarcz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shvarts," meaning black. It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals with dark hair or a dark complexion. The name Schwarcz is common among Jewish communities and can be found in various countries, particularly in Eastern Europe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwarcz: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 R CH
🌐 IPA
/schwarcz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRS', 'XFRX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwarcz in Braille

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

The name Schwarcz in braille

How to sign the name Schwarcz using Sign Language

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

The name Schwarcz in sign language

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