Zwiers

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Zwiers is a Dutch surname that comes from a father’s name. Zwier is an old given name, now uncommon, and a short form of the Germanic Sweder, from roots meaning “strong” and “lord” or “army.” There are many spellings, including Sweer, Sweerts, Swier, Swiert, Zweer, Zweert, Zwier, and Zwiert. Today, Zwiers and Zweers are the most common forms.