About Schanzer
The surname Schanzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schanc," meaning "fortification" or "rampart." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a builder or defender of fortifications. Over time, individuals with the surname Schanzer may have also been associated with other roles related to fortifications, such as a military engineer or a guard.
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The surname Schanzer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schanzer 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 Schanzer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schanzer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schanzer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.