About Schachner
The surname Schachner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schach," 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. Over time, the name Schachner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have had ancestors who were associated with the game of chess in some way.
The surname Schachner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schachner 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 Schachner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schachner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.