Sweener

Sweener Meaning & Origin

About Sweener
The surname Sweener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swenære," meaning "swineherd" or "pig keeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as swineherds or were involved in pig farming. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who displayed qualities associated with pigs, such as being robust or having a strong appetite. Over time, the surname Sweener has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sweener: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/sweener*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNR', 'XNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sweener in Braille

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

The name Sweener in braille

How to sign the name Sweener using Sign Language

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

The name Sweener in sign language

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