About Schakel
The surname Schakel is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "schakel," which means "link" or "chain" in Dutch. It is a occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically involved in making or repairing chains. The name Schakel signifies a person who was skilled in forging or connecting links, and it may have been adopted as a surname to distinguish individuals with this profession or skill.
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The surname Schakel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schakel 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 Schakel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schakel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schakel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.