Schelhorn

Schelhorn Meaning & Origin

About Schelhorn
The surname Schelhorn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "loud" or "noisy," and "horn," meaning "horn." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was loud or boisterous. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schelhorn are likely to have ancestors who were known for their loud or noisy nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schelhorn: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schelhorn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L HH ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/schelhorn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schelhorn in Braille

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

The name Schelhorn in braille

How to sign the name Schelhorn using Sign Language

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

The name Schelhorn in sign language

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