Schwirian

Schwirian Meaning & Origin

About Schwirian
The surname Schwirian is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swir," meaning "whirl" or "swirl." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their quick movements or who had a tendency to be restless. Over time, the surname Schwirian became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwirian: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwirian 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
XRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W IH1 R IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/schwirian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRN', 'XFRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwirian in Braille

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

The name Schwirian in braille

How to sign the name Schwirian using Sign Language

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

The name Schwirian in sign language

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