Schwegel

Schwegel Meaning & Origin

About Schwegel
The surname Schwegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwëgel," meaning "whip" or "switch." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used whips. Over time, the surname Schwegel may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was strict or disciplined.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwegel: 487
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,193
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EH1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈwɛgəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKL', 'XFKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S224

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwegel in Braille

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

The name Schwegel in braille

How to sign the name Schwegel using Sign Language

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

The name Schwegel in sign language

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