Swyter

Swyter Meaning & Origin

About Swyter
The surname Swyter is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "zwijter," which means "one who keeps silent" or "silent person." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was known for being quiet or reserved in nature. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to its current form, Swyter.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Swyter: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S W AY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/swyter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STR', 'XTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Swyter in Braille

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

The name Swyter in braille

How to sign the name Swyter using Sign Language

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

The name Swyter in sign language

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