About Schemel
The surname Schemel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schemel," meaning "stool" or "footstool." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold stools or footstools. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stool-like feature in the landscape. The surname Schemel is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and Austria.
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The surname Schemel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schemel 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 Schemel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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