Scherm

Scherm Meaning & Origin

About Scherm
The surname Scherm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scherm" which means "screen" or "curtain." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold screens or curtains. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was skilled at fencing or swordsmanship. Overall, the surname Scherm is associated with occupations or skills related to screens, curtains, or fencing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scherm: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scherm 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
XRM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 M
🌐 IPA
/scherm*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRM', 'SKRM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scherm in Braille

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

The name Scherm in braille

How to sign the name Scherm using Sign Language

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

The name Scherm in sign language

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