About Schake
The surname Schake is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schake," meaning "jester" or "buffoon." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a jester or entertainer in medieval times. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a playful or humorous personality.
The surname Schake is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schake 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 Schake in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schake using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.