About Swanke
The surname Swanke is of German origin and is derived from the word "schwank," meaning "sway" or "swing." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a swaying or swinging gait. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a body of water where swans were present. Overall, the surname Swanke is likely to have originated as a descriptive or locational name associated with the characteristics of swans or their habitat.
The surname Swanke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swanke 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 Swanke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swanke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swanke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.