Schecter

Schecter Meaning & Origin

About Schecter
The surname Schecter is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shekhter," meaning "slaughterer" or "ritual slaughterer." It is an occupational surname typically associated with individuals who were involved in the kosher slaughtering of animals according to Jewish dietary laws. The name Schecter is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those with Eastern European roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schecter: 1,051
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24001
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schecter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S223

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schecter in Braille

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

The name Schecter in braille

How to sign the name Schecter using Sign Language

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

The name Schecter in sign language

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