Zwirn

Zwirn Meaning & Origin

About Zwirn
The surname Zwirn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zwirn," meaning "twine" or "thread." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or produced twine or thread. The name may have been given to individuals involved in the textile industry or those who were skilled in spinning or weaving.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwirn: 297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwirn 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
SRN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z W ER1 N
🌐 IPA
/zwirn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwirn in Braille

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

The name Zwirn in braille

How to sign the name Zwirn using Sign Language

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

The name Zwirn in sign language

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