About Swortzel
The surname Swortzel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swart" meaning "black" and the word "zel" meaning "saddle." It is believed to have originally been a descriptive occupational name for someone who made or sold black saddles. Over time, the surname Swortzel may have been anglicized or altered in spelling as it was passed down through generations.
The surname Swortzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swortzel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Swortzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swortzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.