Zweck

Zweck Meaning & Origin

About Zweck
The surname Zweck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zweck," meaning "purpose" or "aim." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who had a specific purpose or role in their community, such as a goal-oriented individual or someone who had a particular task or duty. The surname Zweck may have also been given to someone who was known for their determination or strong sense of purpose.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zweck: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/zweck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zweck in Braille

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

The name Zweck in braille

How to sign the name Zweck using Sign Language

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

The name Zweck in sign language

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