Sweig

Sweig Meaning & Origin

About Sweig
The surname Sweig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swīc" or "swīg," meaning "silent" or "quiet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was reserved or introverted in nature. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sweig: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AY1 G
🌐 IPA
/swaɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', 'XK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sweig in Braille

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

The name Sweig in braille

How to sign the name Sweig using Sign Language

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

The name Sweig in sign language

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