Zwiesler

Zwiesler Meaning & Origin

About Zwiesler
The surname Zwiesler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zwieseln," meaning "to waver" or "to hesitate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was indecisive or uncertain in their actions or decisions. Over time, this nickname may have been passed down as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwiesler: 168
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwiesler 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
SSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W IY1 S L ER0
🌐 IPA
/zwiesler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwiesler in Braille

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

The name Zwiesler in braille

How to sign the name Zwiesler using Sign Language

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

The name Zwiesler in sign language

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