Schwing

Schwing Meaning & Origin

About Schwing
The surname Schwing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swingen," meaning "to swing" or "to sway." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, particularly one who specialized in forging swords or other swinging weapons. Over time, the surname Schwing may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their agility or lively nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwing: 1,566
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W IH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/ʃwɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', 'XFNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwing in Braille

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

The name Schwing in braille

How to sign the name Schwing using Sign Language

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

The name Schwing in sign language

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