Schlenz

Schlenz Meaning & Origin

About Schlenz
The surname Schlenz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlenzen," meaning "to swing" or "to sway." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a swaying or unsteady gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schlenz are likely to have ancestors who were known for their distinctive way of walking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlenz: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlenz 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

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🔊 Soundex
S204052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L EH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/schlenz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLNS', 'SLNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlenz in Braille

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

The name Schlenz in braille

How to sign the name Schlenz using Sign Language

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

The name Schlenz in sign language

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