Schmell

Schmell Meaning & Origin

About Schmell
The surname Schmell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smel," meaning "smell" or "odor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a strong or distinctive smell. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schmell can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmell: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmell 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
S20504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/schmell*/
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('XML', 'SML')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmell in Braille

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

The name Schmell in braille

How to sign the name Schmell using Sign Language

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

The name Schmell in sign language

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