Schweihs

Schweihs Meaning & Origin

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

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schweihs: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AY1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/schweihs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XS', 'XFS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schweihs in Braille

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

The name Schweihs in braille

How to sign the name Schweihs using Sign Language

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

The name Schweihs in sign language

Numerology