About Schap
The surname Schap is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schap," meaning "sheep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shepherd or had a connection to sheep farming. The name Schap may also have been given to someone who displayed sheep-like characteristics, such as being gentle or docile.
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The surname Schap is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schap based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schap in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schap using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.