Scheck

Scheck Meaning & Origin

About Scheck
The surname Scheck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schecke," meaning "a patchwork or variegated cloth." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore or made such clothing. Over time, the surname Scheck became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheck: 1,949
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,127
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheck in Braille

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

The name Scheck in braille

How to sign the name Scheck using Sign Language

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

The name Scheck in sign language

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