About Schiefen
The surname Schiefen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schief," meaning "crooked" or "slanted." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a crooked nose or slanted posture. Over time, the surname Schiefen became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to an individual with such a physical trait.
The surname Schiefen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schiefen 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 Schiefen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schiefen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schiefen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.