About Schwisow
The surname Schwisow is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "schwitz," meaning "to sweat" or "to perspire," and "sow," meaning "sow" or "female pig." As a surname, Schwisow likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to sweat profusely or had a physical resemblance to a pig. It may have also been used to describe someone who worked with or owned pigs.
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The surname Schwisow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwisow 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 Schwisow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schwisow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schwisow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.