Schaak

Schaak Meaning & Origin

About Schaak
The surname Schaak is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schac," meaning "chess." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who played or was skilled in the game of chess. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as chess players or had a particular interest or talent in the game. Over time, the surname Schaak became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schaak: 327
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Schaak is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/schaak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schaak in Braille

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

The name Schaak in braille

How to sign the name Schaak using Sign Language

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

The name Schaak in sign language

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