About Scheels
The surname Scheels is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "loud" or "noisy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was boisterous or talkative. Over time, the name evolved into Scheels and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Scheels can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.
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The surname Scheels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scheels 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 Scheels is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scheels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scheels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.