Schlemmer

Schlemmer Meaning & Origin

About Schlemmer
The surname Schlemmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlemmen," meaning "to feast" or "to indulge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who enjoyed eating or had a reputation for indulging in food and drink. The name may have been given to a chef, a tavern owner, or someone who simply had a hearty appetite.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlemmer: 2,017
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlemmer 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

📇 Metaphone
XLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S2040506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L EH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈlɛmər/
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('XLMR', 'SLMR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlemmer in Braille

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

The name Schlemmer in braille

How to sign the name Schlemmer using Sign Language

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

The name Schlemmer in sign language

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