Schamel

Schamel Meaning & Origin

About Schamel
The surname Schamel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scham," meaning "shame" or "disgrace." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered shameful or disgraceful in some way. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by their descendants as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schamel: 347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

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S20504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæməl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schamel in Braille

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

The name Schamel in braille

How to sign the name Schamel using Sign Language

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

The name Schamel in sign language

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