Schey

Schey Meaning & Origin

About Schey
The surname Schey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schey" or "schöne," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schey: 436
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1
🌐 IPA
/ʃeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schey in Braille

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

The name Schey in braille

How to sign the name Schey using Sign Language

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

The name Schey in sign language

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