Schmeling

Schmeling Meaning & Origin

About Schmeling
The surname Schmeling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smelinc," meaning "blackbird." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a blackbird, such as dark hair or a melodious voice. The name Schmeling has been recorded in various regions of Germany and has spread to other countries through migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmeling: 1,634
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,319
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S20504052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M EH1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈmɛlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMLNK', 'SMLNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmeling in Braille

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

The name Schmeling in braille

How to sign the name Schmeling using Sign Language

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

The name Schmeling in sign language

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