Zwierlein

Zwierlein Meaning & Origin

About Zwierlein
The surname Zwierlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zwier," meaning "capricious" or "fickle." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their unpredictable or changeable nature. The suffix "-lein" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "small," and was added to the base word to create the surname Zwierlein, meaning "little capricious one."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwierlein: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwierlein 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
SRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W IH1 R L AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/zwierlein*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwierlein in Braille

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

The name Zwierlein in braille

How to sign the name Zwierlein using Sign Language

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

The name Zwierlein in sign language

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