Scheen

Scheen Meaning & Origin

About Scheen
The surname Scheen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schene," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. The name Scheen may have been given to individuals as a compliment or to distinguish them from others in the community. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheen: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/scheen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheen in Braille

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

The name Scheen in braille

How to sign the name Scheen using Sign Language

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

The name Scheen in sign language

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