Scheef

Scheef Meaning & Origin

About Scheef
The surname Scheef is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schief," meaning "crooked" or "askew." It is likely that the surname was originally used to describe someone with a physical or behavioral characteristic, such as a crooked nose or a tendency to lean or slant. Over time, the surname Scheef has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheef: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/scheef*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheef in Braille

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

The name Scheef in braille

How to sign the name Scheef using Sign Language

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

The name Scheef in sign language

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