Swingen

Swingen Meaning & Origin

About Swingen
The surname Swingen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "svengja," meaning "to swing" or "to sway." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a swaying or swinging gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Swingen can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their distinctive walking style.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swingen: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNJN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IH1 NG AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/swingen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNJN', 'XNKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swingen in Braille

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

The name Swingen in braille

How to sign the name Swingen using Sign Language

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

The name Swingen in sign language

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