Schaus

Schaus Meaning & Origin

About Schaus
The surname Schaus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schouwen," meaning "to look" or "to see." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a keen or discerning eye. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as watchmen or had occupations that required good observation skills. Over time, the surname Schaus became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schaus: 770
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,367
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K HH AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/skaʊs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schaus in Braille

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

The name Schaus in braille

How to sign the name Schaus using Sign Language

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

The name Schaus in sign language

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