Schlein

Schlein Meaning & Origin

About Schlein
The surname Schlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlein," meaning "small" or "little." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person of small stature or someone who had a diminutive or delicate appearance. The name Schlein may have also been used to describe someone who had a small or modest dwelling.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlein: 447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,429
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S20405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AY1 N
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒlaΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLN', 'SLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlein in Braille

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

The name Schlein in braille

How to sign the name Schlein using Sign Language

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

The name Schlein in sign language

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