Switzer

Switzer Meaning & Origin

About Switzer
The surname Switzer is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schweitzer," meaning "Swiss" or "from Switzerland." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to people who hailed from Switzerland or had Swiss ancestry. The name may have been used to distinguish individuals who were known for their Swiss heritage or had connections to Switzerland. Over time, the surname Switzer has spread to various parts of the world as people with Swiss ancestry migrated and settled in different countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Switzer: 11,114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,248
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W IH1 T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/sˈwɪtsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STSR', 'XFXR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Switzer in Braille

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

The name Switzer in braille

How to sign the name Switzer using Sign Language

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

The name Switzer in sign language

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