Schmelz

Schmelz Meaning & Origin

About Schmelz
The surname Schmelz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smelzen," meaning "to melt." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a smelter or a metalworker involved in the process of melting and shaping metals. The name Schmelz signifies a person's ancestral connection to this specific occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmelz: 631
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,622
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmelz 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 EH1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃmɛlz/
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('XMLS', 'SMLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmelz in Braille

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

The name Schmelz in braille

How to sign the name Schmelz using Sign Language

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

The name Schmelz in sign language

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