About Scheel
The surname Scheel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Scheel has become a relatively common surname in Germany and can be found among individuals of German descent worldwide.
The surname Scheel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scheel 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 Scheel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scheel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scheel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.