Schapp

Schapp Meaning & Origin

About Schapp
The surname Schapp 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 associations with sheep farming. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed sheep-like characteristics such as being gentle or docile. Over time, the surname Schapp has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schapp: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XP
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 P
🌐 IPA
/ÊƒĂŠp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schapp in Braille

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

The name Schapp in braille

How to sign the name Schapp using Sign Language

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

The name Schapp in sign language

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