About Schaab
The surname Schaab is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schabe," meaning "scab" or "scurf." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a skin condition or a reference to a person who worked with animal hides. Over time, the surname Schaab became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Schaab is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaab based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schaab in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schaab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.