Schichtel

Schichtel Meaning & Origin

About Schichtel
The surname Schichtel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schichtel," meaning "little shield." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a protective nature. Over time, the surname Schichtel became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to individuals with these characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schichtel: 378
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKTL
🗽 NYSIIS
SACA
🔊 Soundex
S2020304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 K T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/schichtel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S223

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schichtel in Braille

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

The name Schichtel in braille

How to sign the name Schichtel using Sign Language

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

The name Schichtel in sign language

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