Schwass

Schwass Meaning & Origin

About Schwass
The surname Schwass is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swaz," meaning "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Schwass has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwass: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/schwass*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XS', 'XFS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwass in Braille

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

The name Schwass in braille

How to sign the name Schwass using Sign Language

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

The name Schwass in sign language

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