Zwier

Zwier Meaning & Origin

About Zwier
The surname Zwier is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "zwierig," meaning graceful or elegant. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities or had a graceful demeanor. The name Zwier is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in the Netherlands and among Dutch communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwier: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/zwier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwier in Braille

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

The name Zwier in braille

How to sign the name Zwier using Sign Language

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

The name Zwier in sign language

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