Schlechter

Schlechter Meaning & Origin

About Schlechter
The surname Schlechter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlehter," meaning "worse" or "inferior." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered less skilled or less successful in their profession. Over time, the name may have been adopted by their descendants as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlechter: 482
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,576
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SACA
🔊 Soundex
S204020306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈlɛktər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLKTR', 'SLKTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlechter in Braille

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

The name Schlechter in braille

How to sign the name Schlechter using Sign Language

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

The name Schlechter in sign language

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