Scharlau

Scharlau Meaning & Origin

About Scharlau
The surname Scharlau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scharlach," meaning "scarlet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a reddish or scarlet complexion or hair. Over time, the surname Scharlau became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to someone with this physical characteristic.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scharlau: 351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S20640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 R L AW0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΙ‘rlaʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S264

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scharlau in Braille

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

The name Scharlau in braille

How to sign the name Scharlau using Sign Language

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

The name Scharlau in sign language

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