About Scheidel
The surname Scheidel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scheidel," meaning "divider" or "separator." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a divider or separator of goods or materials. The name may have also been given to someone who was seen as a mediator or someone who resolved disputes.
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The surname Scheidel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scheidel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Scheidel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scheidel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.