Zwahr

Zwahr Meaning & Origin

About Zwahr
The surname Zwahr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "swar," meaning "black" or "dark." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Zwahr has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwahr: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwahr based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/zwahr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwahr in Braille

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

The name Zwahr in braille

How to sign the name Zwahr using Sign Language

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

The name Zwahr in sign language

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