Schembri

Schembri Meaning & Origin

About Schembri
The surname Schembri is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "shambar," meaning "wool." It is believed to have been a occupational name for someone involved in the wool trade or a nickname for someone with woolly or curly hair. The name is common in Malta and is also found among Maltese communities around the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schembri: 723
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,906
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SKMPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S205160
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 M B R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΙ›mbri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schembri in Braille

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

The name Schembri in braille

How to sign the name Schembri using Sign Language

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

The name Schembri in sign language

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