Scheg

Scheg Meaning & Origin

About Scheg
The surname Scheg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schec" or "schegge," meaning "splinter" or "chip." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with wood or had a connection to woodworking. Over time, the surname Scheg has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheg: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 G
🌐 IPA
/scheg*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheg in Braille

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

The name Scheg in braille

How to sign the name Scheg using Sign Language

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

The name Scheg in sign language

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