Schmalz

Schmalz Meaning & Origin

About Schmalz
The surname Schmalz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smalz," meaning "lard" or "fat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was either plump or worked with lard. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with the production or sale of lard. Over time, the surname Schmalz has become a relatively common German surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmalz: 2,151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14004
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmalz 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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🔊 Soundex
S205042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M AO1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃmɔlz/
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('XMLS', 'SMLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmalz in Braille

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

The name Schmalz in braille

How to sign the name Schmalz using Sign Language

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

The name Schmalz in sign language

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