Schimmels

Schimmels Meaning & Origin

About Schimmels
The surname Schimmels is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schimmel," which means "gray" or "white." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with gray or white hair or a pale complexion. The name may have also been used to describe someone who owned or worked with gray or white horses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schimmels: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
S205042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 M AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/schimmels*/
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('XMLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schimmels in Braille

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

The name Schimmels in braille

How to sign the name Schimmels using Sign Language

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

The name Schimmels in sign language

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