About Schwehr
The surname Schwehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swΓ«re," meaning "heavy" or "burden." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or had a heavy build. Over time, the surname Schwehr became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Schwehr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwehr 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 Schwehr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schwehr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schwehr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.