Szwed

Szwed Meaning & Origin

About Szwed
The surname Szwed is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "szwedać," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to people who were itinerant traders or travelers. The name Szwed is often associated with individuals who had a nomadic lifestyle or were known for their wanderlust.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Szwed: 494
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,651
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH V EH1 D
🌐 IPA
/ʃvɛd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ST', 'XT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Szwed in Braille

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

The name Szwed in braille

How to sign the name Szwed using Sign Language

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

The name Szwed in sign language

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