Schlussel

Schlussel Meaning & Origin

About Schlussel
The surname Schlussel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlüssel," meaning "key." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a locksmith or had some association with keys. The name Schlussel may also have been used as a nickname for someone who held an important position or had authority, symbolizing the keyholder or gatekeeper.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlussel: 288
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLSL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2040204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/schlussel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLSL', 'SLSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlussel in Braille

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

The name Schlussel in braille

How to sign the name Schlussel using Sign Language

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

The name Schlussel in sign language

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