Schiller

Schiller Meaning & Origin

About Schiller
The surname Schiller is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schil," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or used shields. The name Schiller is most famously associated with the renowned German poet, playwright, and philosopher Friedrich Schiller, who played a significant role in German literature and cultural history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schiller: 9,132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,884
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schiller in Braille

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

The name Schiller in braille

How to sign the name Schiller using Sign Language

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

The name Schiller in sign language

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