Scherz

Scherz Meaning & Origin

About Scherz
The surname Scherz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scherzen," meaning "to jest" or "to joke." As a surname, Scherz likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their playful or humorous nature. It may have been given to individuals who enjoyed making jokes or engaging in light-hearted banter. Over time, the surname Scherz became hereditary and passed down through generations, retaining its association with humor and jest.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scherz: 258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,826
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scherz 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
XRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRS', 'SKRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scherz in Braille

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

The name Scherz in braille

How to sign the name Scherz using Sign Language

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

The name Scherz in sign language

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