Zwicker

Zwicker Meaning & Origin

About Zwicker
The surname Zwicker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zwicken," meaning "to pinch" or "to nip." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a cloth pincher, referring to the act of pinching or nipping fabric during the tailoring process. Over time, the surname Zwicker has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwicker: 1,097
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,238
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwicker 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
SKR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W IH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/zˈwɪkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwicker in Braille

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

The name Zwicker in braille

How to sign the name Zwicker using Sign Language

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

The name Zwicker in sign language

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