Schander

Schander Meaning & Origin

About Schander
The surname Schander is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schanden," meaning "to disgrace" or "to shame." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered disgraceful or shameful in some way. Over time, this derogatory term evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schander may have had ancestors who were known for their dishonorable actions or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schander: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/schander*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schander in Braille

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

The name Schander in braille

How to sign the name Schander using Sign Language

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

The name Schander in sign language

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