Schield

Schield Meaning & Origin

About Schield
The surname Schield is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schilt" or "schilde," meaning shield. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or carried shields, or possibly for someone who had a strong or protective nature. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed heraldic shields or had a coat of arms. Overall, the surname Schield is associated with the symbol of a shield and its various connotations of protection, defense, or bravery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schield: 473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 L D
🌐 IPA
/ʃild/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schield in Braille

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

The name Schield in braille

How to sign the name Schield using Sign Language

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

The name Schield in sign language

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