Scheffel

Scheffel Meaning & Origin

About Scheffel
The surname Scheffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schefel," meaning "bushel" or "measure of grain." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a grain measurer or a grain merchant. The name may also have been given to someone who was associated with the measurement or trade of grain in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheffel: 1,028
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,370
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

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S20104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛfəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheffel in Braille

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

The name Scheffel in braille

How to sign the name Scheffel using Sign Language

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

The name Scheffel in sign language

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