Schleich

Schleich Meaning & Origin

About Schleich
The surname Schleich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sleichen," meaning "to creep" or "to sneak." As a surname, Schleich likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a stealthy or sneaky nature. It may have been given to individuals who were skilled at moving quietly or had a tendency to be secretive or elusive.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schleich: 779
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S204020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒlaΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLK', 'SLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schleich in Braille

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

The name Schleich in braille

How to sign the name Schleich using Sign Language

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

The name Schleich in sign language

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