About Schlief
The surname Schlief is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlief," meaning "sleeve." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold sleeves or a nickname for someone who habitually wore distinctive sleeves. The surname Schlief is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the United States.
The surname Schlief is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlief 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 Schlief is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schlief in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schlief using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.