Schleck

Schleck Meaning & Origin

About Schleck
The surname Schleck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlecke," meaning "slippery" or "smooth." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was agile or had a smooth manner. Over time, the surname Schleck has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name. Today, individuals with the surname Schleck can be found primarily in Germany and Luxembourg.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schleck: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schleck 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
XLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/schleck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLK', 'SLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schleck in Braille

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

The name Schleck in braille

How to sign the name Schleck using Sign Language

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

The name Schleck in sign language

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