Schain

Schain Meaning & Origin

About Schain
The surname Schain is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scheyn," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schain can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once admired for their beauty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schain: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/schain*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schain in Braille

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

The name Schain in braille

How to sign the name Schain using Sign Language

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

The name Schain in sign language

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