About Scheele
The surname Scheele is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "beautiful" or "fair." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fair or beautiful appearance. Over time, individuals with this surname may have passed it down to their descendants, resulting in the surname Scheele being used as a hereditary family name.
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The surname Scheele is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scheele 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 Scheele is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scheele in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scheele using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.