Schlegel

Schlegel Meaning & Origin

About Schlegel
The surname Schlegel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlegel," meaning "hammer." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to blacksmiths or metalworkers who used hammers in their trade. The name Schlegel is also associated with strength, power, and resilience, reflecting the importance of the blacksmith's craft in medieval society.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlegel: 7,461
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,747
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.53

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S2040204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L EY1 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒΛˆleΙͺgΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLKL', 'SLKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlegel in Braille

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

The name Schlegel in braille

How to sign the name Schlegel using Sign Language

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

The name Schlegel in sign language

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