Scheckel

Scheckel Meaning & Origin

About Scheckel
The surname Scheckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schekel," meaning "small coin" or "shilling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a money changer or a tax collector. Over time, the surname Scheckel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheckel: 446
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,521
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S224

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheckel in Braille

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

The name Scheckel in braille

How to sign the name Scheckel using Sign Language

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

The name Scheckel in sign language

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