Schirm

Schirm Meaning & Origin

About Schirm
The surname Schirm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirm," meaning "shield" or "protection." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used shields or possibly referred to a person who provided protection or acted as a guardian. The name Schirm may have also been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a shield, such as being strong, defensive, or protective.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schirm: 467
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,740
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 M
🌐 IPA
/ʃərm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schirm in Braille

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

The name Schirm in braille

How to sign the name Schirm using Sign Language

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

The name Schirm in sign language

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