Schirra

Schirra Meaning & Origin

About Schirra
The surname Schirra is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirre," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or made bright or shiny objects. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in metalworking or had a radiant or cheerful personality. Over time, the surname Schirra has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schirra: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schirra 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
XR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/schirra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schirra in Braille

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

The name Schirra in braille

How to sign the name Schirra using Sign Language

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

The name Schirra in sign language

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