Schwein

Schwein Meaning & Origin

About Schwein
The surname Schwein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwein," meaning "pig" or "swine." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or raised pigs. The name may have been given to individuals who were pig farmers, butchers, or had some association with pigs. Over time, the surname Schwein has evolved and is now found in various forms and spellings across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwein: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/schwein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', 'XFN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwein in Braille

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

The name Schwein in braille

How to sign the name Schwein using Sign Language

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

The name Schwein in sign language

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