Schiessl

Schiessl Meaning & Origin

About Schiessl
The surname Schiessl 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 firearms. The suffix "-l" is a diminutive ending commonly found in German surnames. Therefore, the surname Schiessl can be interpreted as "little shooter" or "little marksman."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schiessl: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schiessl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/schiessl*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S224

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schiessl in Braille

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

The name Schiessl in braille

How to sign the name Schiessl using Sign Language

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

The name Schiessl in sign language

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