Schweiss

Schweiss Meaning & Origin

About Schweiss
The surname Schweiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schweiz," meaning "to sweat" or "perspiration." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a sweaty or perspiring nature. The name may have been given to individuals engaged in physically demanding work or those who were known for their hard work and diligence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schweiss: 698
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32865
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schweiss in Braille

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

The name Schweiss in braille

How to sign the name Schweiss using Sign Language

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

The name Schweiss in sign language

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