Schwinn

Schwinn Meaning & Origin

About Schwinn
The surname Schwinn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swin" which means "pig." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who either raised or worked with pigs. Over time, the surname Schwinn became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwinn: 1,091
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/ʃwɊn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', 'XFN')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwinn in Braille

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

The name Schwinn in braille

How to sign the name Schwinn using Sign Language

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

The name Schwinn in sign language

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