Schlick

Schlick Meaning & Origin

About Schlick
The surname Schlick is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlacke," meaning "slag" or "dross." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near a smelting furnace or was involved in the production of metal. Over time, the surname Schlick has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlick: 846
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,263
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L IH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃlɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLK', 'SLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlick in Braille

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

The name Schlick in braille

How to sign the name Schlick using Sign Language

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

The name Schlick in sign language

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