Schmal

Schmal Meaning & Origin

About Schmal
The surname Schmal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smal," meaning narrow or slender. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was thin or had a slender build. The name may have been given to distinguish individuals with this physical characteristic within a community or family. Over time, the surname Schmal has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmal: 421
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,824
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
S20504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M AE1 L
🌐 IPA
/ʃmæl/
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('XML', 'SML')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmal in Braille

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

The name Schmal in braille

How to sign the name Schmal using Sign Language

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

The name Schmal in sign language

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