Schwenger

Schwenger Meaning & Origin

About Schwenger
The surname Schwenger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swengen," meaning "to swing" or "to brandish." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a weapon maker. The name Schwenger may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their energetic or lively nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwenger: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EH1 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/schwenger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNKR', 'XFNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwenger in Braille

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

The name Schwenger in braille

How to sign the name Schwenger using Sign Language

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

The name Schwenger in sign language

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