About Schwister
The surname Schwister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swester," meaning "sister." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a sister or was associated with sisters in some way. The name Schwister may have been given to a brother of nuns or someone who had a close relationship with sisters, or it could have been used as a surname for a family known for having many daughters.
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The surname Schwister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwister 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 Schwister is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schwister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schwister using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.