About Schwenk
The surname Schwenk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swenken," meaning "to turn" or "to swing." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a turner or a wheelwright. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a bend or a winding road. Overall, the surname Schwenk signifies a person's occupation or geographical location.
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The surname Schwenk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwenk 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 Schwenk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schwenk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schwenk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.