Switch

Switch Meaning & Origin

About Switch
The surname Switch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "swic," meaning "to exchange" or "to change." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being unpredictable or prone to changing their mind. The surname Switch may also have been given to someone who worked as a trader or merchant, involved in the exchange of goods. Overall, the surname Switch signifies a person who is associated with change or exchange.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Switch: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
SX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
SA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
S0320
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IH1 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/swษชสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('SX', 'XX')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Switch in Braille

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

The name Switch in braille

How to sign the name Switch using Sign Language

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

The name Switch in sign language

Numerology