Schliemann

Schliemann Meaning & Origin

About Schliemann
The surname Schliemann is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "schlie," meaning "close" or "shut," and "mann," meaning "man." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or a person responsible for closing or securing something. Over time, the surname Schliemann may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a gate or a barrier.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schliemann: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schliemann 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
XLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S2040505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L IY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/schliemann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLMN', 'SLMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schliemann in Braille

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

The name Schliemann in braille

How to sign the name Schliemann using Sign Language

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

The name Schliemann in sign language

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