Schleif

Schleif Meaning & Origin

About Schleif
The surname Schleif is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schleif," meaning "to sharpen" or "to grind." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a grinder or sharpener of tools or weapons. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the art of sharpening blades or who owned or operated a grinding or sharpening business. Over time, the surname Schleif has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schleif: 776
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,202
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schleif 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S20401
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AY1 F
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒlaΙͺf/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLF', 'SLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schleif in Braille

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

The name Schleif in braille

How to sign the name Schleif using Sign Language

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

The name Schleif in sign language

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