Schmauss

Schmauss Meaning & Origin

About Schmauss
The surname Schmauss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmous" or "schmousen," meaning "to chat" or "to gossip." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who enjoyed engaging in conversation or was known for being talkative. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schmauss may have had ancestors who were known for their sociability or communication skills.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmauss: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmauss 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

📇 Metaphone
XMS
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S20502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/schmauss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMS', 'SMS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmauss in Braille

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

The name Schmauss in braille

How to sign the name Schmauss using Sign Language

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

The name Schmauss in sign language

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