Schammel

Schammel Meaning & Origin

About Schammel
The surname Schammel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schamel," meaning "limping" or "lame." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schammel can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their limping gait.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schammel: 192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schammel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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S20504
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SH AE1 M AH0 L
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/schammel*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schammel in Braille

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

The name Schammel in braille

How to sign the name Schammel using Sign Language

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

The name Schammel in sign language

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