Schwope

Schwope Meaning & Origin

About Schwope
The surname Schwope is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwop," meaning "to swing" or "to sway." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a swaying or swinging gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schwope are likely to have ancestors who were known for their distinctive way of walking or moving.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwope: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwope 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
XP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W OW1 P
🌐 IPA
/schwope*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XP', 'XFP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwope in Braille

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

The name Schwope in braille

How to sign the name Schwope using Sign Language

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

The name Schwope in sign language

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