Schilling

Schilling Meaning & Origin

About Schilling
The surname Schilling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schilling," which was a unit of currency used in medieval Germany. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a money changer or a tax collector. Over time, the name Schilling became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a common surname in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schilling: 16,546
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.61

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

Pronunciation

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XLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schilling in Braille

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

The name Schilling in braille

How to sign the name Schilling using Sign Language

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

The name Schilling in sign language

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