Schewe

Schewe Meaning & Origin

About Schewe
The surname Schewe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schouwen," meaning "to look" or "to see." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with keen eyesight or a watchful nature. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as lookouts or guards. Over time, the surname Schewe became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schewe: 1,184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,926
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

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X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH Y UW1
🌐 IPA
/ʃju/
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('X', 'XF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schewe in Braille

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

The name Schewe in braille

How to sign the name Schewe using Sign Language

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

The name Schewe in sign language

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