Schwei

Schwei Meaning & Origin

About Schwei
The surname Schwei is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schweige," meaning "silent" or "quiet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was reserved or introverted in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schwei are likely to have ancestors who were known for their quiet or silent demeanor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwei: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AY1
🌐 IPA
/schwei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', 'XF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwei in Braille

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

The name Schwei in braille

How to sign the name Schwei using Sign Language

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

The name Schwei in sign language

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