Schwindel

Schwindel Meaning & Origin

About Schwindel
The surname Schwindel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwindel," meaning "dizziness" or "vertigo." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was prone to dizziness or lightheadedness, or perhaps someone who had a reputation for being unreliable or deceitful. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwindel: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W IH1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/schwindel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNTL', 'XFNTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwindel in Braille

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

The name Schwindel in braille

How to sign the name Schwindel using Sign Language

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

The name Schwindel in sign language

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