About Schwenke
The surname Schwenke 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, referring to their skill in turning or shaping wood. Over time, the surname Schwenke became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying the family's ancestral connection to this occupation.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Schwenke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwenke 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 Schwenke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schwenke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schwenke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.