Schweyer

Schweyer Meaning & Origin

About Schweyer
The surname Schweyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schweier," meaning "swineherd" or "pig-keeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as swineherds or were involved in pig farming. The name Schweyer signifies a connection to the occupation or trade of tending to pigs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schweyer: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/schweyer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XR', 'XFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schweyer in Braille

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

The name Schweyer in braille

How to sign the name Schweyer using Sign Language

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

The name Schweyer in sign language

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