Schan

Schan Meaning & Origin

About Schan
The surname Schan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schane," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. Over time, the surname Schan has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schan: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/schan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schan in Braille

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

The name Schan in braille

How to sign the name Schan using Sign Language

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

The name Schan in sign language

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