Schepps

Schepps Meaning & Origin

About Schepps
The surname Schepps is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scheppe," meaning "measure" or "bushel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a grain measurer or a merchant involved in the trade of grains. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their generous or abundant nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schepps: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 P S
🌐 IPA
/schepps*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S212

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schepps in Braille

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

The name Schepps in braille

How to sign the name Schepps using Sign Language

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

The name Schepps in sign language

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