Schaben

Schaben Meaning & Origin

About Schaben
The surname Schaben is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schabe," meaning "scarab beetle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the scarab beetle, such as being hardworking or industrious. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schaben can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schaben: 505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42858
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaben 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
XPN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæbən/
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('XPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schaben in Braille

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

The name Schaben in braille

How to sign the name Schaben using Sign Language

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

The name Schaben in sign language

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