Schweig

Schweig Meaning & Origin

About Schweig
The surname Schweig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schweigen," meaning "to be silent" or "to keep quiet." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quiet or reserved in nature. The name may have been given to individuals who were introverted or had a calm and composed demeanor. Over time, the surname Schweig became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schweig: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AY1 G
🌐 IPA
/schweig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', 'XFK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schweig in Braille

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

The name Schweig in braille

How to sign the name Schweig using Sign Language

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

The name Schweig in sign language

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