Schelin

Schelin Meaning & Origin

About Schelin
The surname Schelin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "loud" or "noisy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was boisterous or talkative. Over time, the surname Schelin became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schelin: 510
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schelin in Braille

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

The name Schelin in braille

How to sign the name Schelin using Sign Language

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

The name Schelin in sign language

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