Zwerin

Zwerin Meaning & Origin

About Zwerin
The surname Zwerin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zwer" which means "dwarf" or "midget." It is believed to have been a nickname given to individuals who were short in stature. The surname Zwerin is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwerin: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W IH1 R IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/zwerin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwerin in Braille

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

The name Zwerin in braille

How to sign the name Zwerin using Sign Language

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

The name Zwerin in sign language

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