Scherder

Scherder Meaning & Origin

About Scherder
The surname Scherder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scheren," meaning "to shear" or "to cut." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shearer or a barber. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in cutting or trimming hair, wool, or other materials. Over time, the surname Scherder became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scherder: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scherder 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

📇 Metaphone
XRTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S206306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 R D ER0
🌐 IPA
/scherder*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRTR', 'SKRTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scherder in Braille

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

The name Scherder in braille

How to sign the name Scherder using Sign Language

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

The name Scherder in sign language

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