Schimpff

Schimpff Meaning & Origin

About Schimpff
The surname Schimpff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schimpf," meaning "mockery" or "insult." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for making sarcastic or mocking remarks. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schimpff can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schimpff: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schimpff 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

📇 Metaphone
XMPF
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 M F AH0 P
🌐 IPA
/schimpff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMPF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schimpff in Braille

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

The name Schimpff in braille

How to sign the name Schimpff using Sign Language

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

The name Schimpff in sign language

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