Schendt

Schendt Meaning & Origin

About Schendt
The surname Schendt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schenden," meaning "to disgrace" or "to dishonor." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who was considered disgraceful or dishonorable in some way. Alternatively, it could have been a surname given to someone who worked as an executioner or carried out punishments, as such roles were often stigmatized in society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schendt: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schendt 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

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XNT
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🔊 Soundex
S2053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 N T
🌐 IPA
/schendt*/
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('XNT', 'SKNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schendt in Braille

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

The name Schendt in braille

How to sign the name Schendt using Sign Language

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

The name Schendt in sign language

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