Swalve

Swalve Meaning & Origin

About Swalve
The surname Swalve is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swalwe," meaning "swallow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being agile or having a quick and graceful nature. The surname Swalve is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swalve: 307
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,721
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AA1 V
🌐 IPA
/swalve*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLF', 'XLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swalve in Braille

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

The name Swalve in braille

How to sign the name Swalve using Sign Language

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

The name Swalve in sign language

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