Zwicky

Zwicky Meaning & Origin

About Zwicky
The surname Zwicky is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the personal name Zwicker, which means "to twitch" or "to jerk." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a nervous or twitchy disposition. Over time, the name evolved into Zwicky and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Zwicky can be found primarily in Switzerland and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwicky: 331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwicky 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
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W IH1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/zˈwɪki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwicky in Braille

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

The name Zwicky in braille

How to sign the name Zwicky using Sign Language

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

The name Zwicky in sign language

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