About Schedel
The surname Schedel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schedel," meaning "skull" or "head." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive head shape. The surname Schedel may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for a skullcap maker or a person who wore a skullcap as part of their profession.
The surname Schedel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schedel 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 Schedel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schedel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schedel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.