Schemmel

Schemmel Meaning & Origin

About Schemmel
The surname Schemmel 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, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schemmel may have had ancestors who were known for their questionable behavior or reputation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schemmel: 675
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKML
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S20504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛməl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schemmel in Braille

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

The name Schemmel in braille

How to sign the name Schemmel using Sign Language

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

The name Schemmel in sign language

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