Schmale

Schmale Meaning & Origin

About Schmale
The surname Schmale 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 physique. The name may have been given to distinguish individuals with this characteristic within a community or family. Over time, the surname Schmale became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmale: 600
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,180
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
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πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S205040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒmeΙͺl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XML', 'SML')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmale in Braille

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

The name Schmale in braille

How to sign the name Schmale using Sign Language

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

The name Schmale in sign language

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