Schipp

Schipp Meaning & Origin

About Schipp
The surname Schipp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schippe," meaning "shovel" or "spade." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a digger or a laborer using a shovel. The name may have been given to individuals based on their occupation or physical characteristics related to the use of a shovel. Over time, the surname Schipp has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schipp: 290
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 P
🌐 IPA
/schipp*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schipp in Braille

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

The name Schipp in braille

How to sign the name Schipp using Sign Language

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

The name Schipp in sign language

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