Swierenga

Swierenga Meaning & Origin

About Swierenga
The surname Swierenga is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "zwierig," meaning graceful or elegant. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their elegance or stylishness. The name may have been given to individuals who possessed a certain charm or sophistication in their demeanor or appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swierenga: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IH0 R EH1 N G AH0
🌐 IPA
/swierenga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRNK', 'XRNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swierenga in Braille

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

The name Swierenga in braille

How to sign the name Swierenga using Sign Language

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

The name Swierenga in sign language

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