Schmahl

Schmahl Meaning & Origin

About Schmahl
The surname Schmahl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smal," meaning "small" or "narrow." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a slender build. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmahl: 655
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34539
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmahl 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

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S20504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/ʃmɑl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmahl in Braille

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

The name Schmahl in braille

How to sign the name Schmahl using Sign Language

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

The name Schmahl in sign language

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