About Schiel
The surname Schiel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schel," meaning "cross-eyed" or "squint-eyed." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic of having crossed or squinted eyes. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schiel can trace their ancestry back to an ancestor who was known for this distinctive feature.
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The surname Schiel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schiel 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 Schiel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schiel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schiel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.