Swank

Swank Meaning & Origin

About Swank
The surname Swank is of German origin and is derived from the word "schwank," meaning "joke" or "jest." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their humorous or playful nature. Over time, the surname Swank has evolved and may also have been used to describe someone who was lively, witty, or entertaining.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swank: 7,832
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,526
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/swæŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', 'XNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swank in Braille

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

The name Swank in braille

How to sign the name Swank using Sign Language

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

The name Swank in sign language

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