Schwenke

Schwenke Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwenke: 890
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/ʃwɛŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', 'XFNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwenke in Braille

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

The name Schwenke in braille

How to sign the name Schwenke using Sign Language

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.

The name Schwenke in sign language

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