About Schechner
The surname Schechner is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shekhner," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a decorator or beautifier, or it could have been a nickname given to someone who was considered attractive. The name Schechner is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
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The surname Schechner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schechner 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 Schechner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schechner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schechner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.