About Schechter
The surname Schechter is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shochet," meaning "ritual slaughterer." It is a occupational surname given to individuals who were responsible for the kosher slaughter of animals according to Jewish dietary laws. The name Schechter signifies a family's ancestral connection to this profession and is commonly found among Jewish communities.
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The surname Schechter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schechter 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 Schechter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schechter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.