Scheick

Scheick Meaning & Origin

About Scheick
The surname Scheick is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scheich," meaning "sheep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shepherd or had associations with sheep farming. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed sheep-like characteristics such as being gentle or docile. Over time, the surname Scheick has evolved and variations of the name can be found in different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheick: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/scheick*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheick in Braille

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

The name Scheick in braille

How to sign the name Scheick using Sign Language

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

The name Scheick in sign language

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