About Schlessinger
The surname Schlessinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlësinc," meaning "one who comes from Silesia." Silesia was a historical region located in Central Europe, which is now divided between Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Therefore, the surname Schlessinger indicates that the bearer's ancestors hailed from the region of Silesia.
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The surname Schlessinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlessinger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schlessinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schlessinger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.