Schwebel

Schwebel Meaning & Origin

About Schwebel
The surname Schwebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwebel," meaning "light" or "airy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was light in weight or had a graceful and delicate nature. Over time, the surname Schwebel became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwebel: 448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwebel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈwɛbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPL', 'XFPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwebel in Braille

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

The name Schwebel in braille

How to sign the name Schwebel using Sign Language

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

The name Schwebel in sign language

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