About Schanze
The surname Schanze is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schanze," meaning "entrenchment" or "fortification." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a fortification or defensive structure. Over time, the surname Schanze has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Schanze is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schanze 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 Schanze is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schanze in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schanze using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.