About Scheyer
The surname Scheyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schëren," 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 cutter of cloth or hair. The name may have also been given to someone with a close-cropped or shaved head. Over time, the surname Scheyer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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The surname Scheyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scheyer 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 Scheyer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scheyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scheyer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.