Schiess

Schiess Meaning & Origin

About Schiess
The surname Schiess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schiessen," meaning "to shoot" or "to fire." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone skilled in archery or marksmanship. The name may have been given to individuals who were hunters, soldiers, or involved in any profession that required shooting or using firearms. Over time, the surname Schiess has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schiess: 728
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,724
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 S
🌐 IPA
/Κƒis/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schiess in Braille

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

The name Schiess in braille

How to sign the name Schiess using Sign Language

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

The name Schiess in sign language

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