About Schehr
The surname Schehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scher," meaning "shear" or "scissors." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tailor or a barber. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their skill in cutting or shearing, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone with a distinctive hairstyle. Overall, the surname Schehr is associated with professions or characteristics related to cutting or shearing.
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The surname Schehr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schehr 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 Schehr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schehr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schehr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.