Schwirtz

Schwirtz Meaning & Origin

About Schwirtz
The surname Schwirtz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swirz," meaning "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Schwirtz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwirtz: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W ER1 T S
🌐 IPA
/schwirtz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRTS', 'XFRTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwirtz in Braille

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

The name Schwirtz in braille

How to sign the name Schwirtz using Sign Language

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

The name Schwirtz in sign language

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