Schwemer

Schwemer Meaning & Origin

About Schwemer
The surname Schwemer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swëmer," meaning "swimmer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled swimmer or worked as a swimmer, possibly as a ferryman or a fisherman. The surname Schwemer signifies a connection to water-related activities and may have been given to individuals who demonstrated proficiency in swimming or had a close association with bodies of water.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwemer: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S20506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/schwemer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMR', 'XFMR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwemer in Braille

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

The name Schwemer in braille

How to sign the name Schwemer using Sign Language

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

The name Schwemer in sign language

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