Schemm

Schemm Meaning & Origin

About Schemm
The surname Schemm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scham," meaning "shame" or "disgrace." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered shameful or disgraceful in some way. Over time, the surname Schemm may have evolved to become a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schemm: 477
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/ʃɛm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schemm in Braille

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

The name Schemm in braille

How to sign the name Schemm using Sign Language

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

The name Schemm in sign language

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