Schwehr

Schwehr Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwehr: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/schwehr*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XR', 'XFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwehr in Braille

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

The name Schwehr in braille

How to sign the name Schwehr using Sign Language

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.

The name Schwehr in sign language

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