Schaake

Schaake Meaning & Origin

About Schaake
The surname Schaake is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schake," meaning "jester" or "buffoon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their playful or humorous nature. Over time, the surname Schaake may have been adopted by individuals who worked as entertainers or jesters in medieval times. Today, it is a relatively rare surname that can be found primarily in Germany and the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schaake: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaake 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 Schaake is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/schaake*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schaake in Braille

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

The name Schaake in braille

How to sign the name Schaake using Sign Language

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

The name Schaake in sign language

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