About Schlei
The surname Schlei is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schleie," meaning "bream," a type of freshwater fish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either caught or sold bream or had some association with the fish. The surname Schlei is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany.
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The surname Schlei is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlei 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 Schlei is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schlei in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schlei using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.