About Schantzen
The surname Schantzen is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schanze," which means "entrenchment" or "fortification." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a fortification or defensive structure. The name may also have been given to someone who had a strong or defensive personality. Overall, the surname Schantzen is associated with the concept of protection or fortification.
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The surname Schantzen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schantzen 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 Schantzen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schantzen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schantzen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.