Schendel

Schendel Meaning & Origin

About Schendel
The surname Schendel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schenden," meaning "to disgrace" or "to dishonor." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered shameful or dishonorable. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in scandalous or disgraceful activities or who were known for their immoral behavior. Over time, the surname Schendel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schendel: 2,303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,255
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schendel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S205304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΙ›ndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XNTL', 'SKNTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schendel in Braille

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

The name Schendel in braille

How to sign the name Schendel using Sign Language

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

The name Schendel in sign language

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