Schwegler

Schwegler Meaning & Origin

About Schwegler
The surname Schwegler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwëgelære," meaning "one who makes or sells switches or rods." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a switch or rod maker or seller. The name may also have been used to describe someone who used switches or rods as a form of punishment or discipline.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwegler: 539
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,554
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwegler 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
XKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EH1 G AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈwɛgələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKLR', 'XFKLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S224

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwegler in Braille

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

The name Schwegler in braille

How to sign the name Schwegler using Sign Language

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

The name Schwegler in sign language

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