Schlorff

Schlorff Meaning & Origin

About Schlorff
The surname Schlorff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlorf," meaning "sleep" or "drowsiness." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for being sleepy or drowsy. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlorff: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AO1 R F
🌐 IPA
/schlorff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLRF', 'SLRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlorff in Braille

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

The name Schlorff in braille

How to sign the name Schlorff using Sign Language

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

The name Schlorff in sign language

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