Schill

Schill Meaning & Origin

About Schill
The surname Schill is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schil," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in the use of a shield or who worked as a shield-maker. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a shield, such as protection or defense. Over time, the surname Schill has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schill: 2,923
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,897
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ʃɊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schill in Braille

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

The name Schill in braille

How to sign the name Schill using Sign Language

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

The name Schill in sign language

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