Schiermeister

Schiermeister Meaning & Origin

About Schiermeister
The surname Schiermeister is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a "Schiermeister," which translates to "shear master" or "master of shearing." This surname was typically given to individuals who were skilled in the art of shearing, particularly in the context of sheep or wool. The name signifies a person who was an expert in the technique of shearing and may have held a position of authority or leadership in this trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schiermeister: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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XRMSTR
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🔊 Soundex
S206502306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1 R M AY0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/schiermeister*/
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('XRMSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schiermeister in Braille

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

The name Schiermeister in braille

How to sign the name Schiermeister using Sign Language

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

The name Schiermeister in sign language

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