Schindler

Schindler Meaning & Origin

About Schindler
The surname Schindler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schinder," meaning "tanner" or "leather worker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "schinden," which means "to flay" or "to skin." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked in the leather industry or as a toponymic name for someone who lived near a tannery.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schindler: 9,801
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3624
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schindler 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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πŸ—½ NYSIIS
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πŸ”Š Soundex
S2053406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 N D L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΙͺndlΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schindler in Braille

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

The name Schindler in braille

How to sign the name Schindler using Sign Language

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

The name Schindler in sign language

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