Swayze

Swayze Meaning & Origin

About Swayze
The surname Swayze is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swæs," meaning "gentle" or "sweet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a kind or amiable nature. Over time, the surname Swayze has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name associated with individuals who possess a gentle and pleasant disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swayze: 1,911
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.65

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SS
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W EY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/sˈweɪzi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SS', 'XTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swayze in Braille

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

The name Swayze in braille

How to sign the name Swayze using Sign Language

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

The name Swayze in sign language

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