Schwark

Schwark Meaning & Origin

About Schwark
The surname Schwark is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swar," meaning "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Schwark became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schwark can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwark: 994
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,003
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/ʃwɔrk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', 'XFRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwark in Braille

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

The name Schwark in braille

How to sign the name Schwark using Sign Language

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

The name Schwark in sign language

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