Schimmel

Schimmel Meaning & Origin

About Schimmel
The surname Schimmel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schimel," meaning "white horse." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or owned white horses. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a light complexion or hair color resembling that of a white horse.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schimmel: 3,064
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10484
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schimmel 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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S20504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪməl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schimmel in Braille

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

The name Schimmel in braille

How to sign the name Schimmel using Sign Language

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

The name Schimmel in sign language

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