Schlerf

Schlerf Meaning & Origin

About Schlerf
The surname Schlerf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlurfen," meaning "to shuffle" or "to drag one's feet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who walked with a shuffling gait or had a lazy or sluggish demeanor. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schlerf 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 Schlerf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Schlerf: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlerf 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
XLRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L ER1 F
🌐 IPA
/schlerf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLRF', 'SLRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlerf in Braille

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

The name Schlerf in braille

How to sign the name Schlerf using Sign Language

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

The name Schlerf in sign language

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