Schmersal

Schmersal Meaning & Origin

About Schmersal
The surname Schmersal is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmerzen," meaning "to hurt" or "to cause pain." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their ability to inflict pain or discomfort. Over time, the surname Schmersal became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schmersal can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmersal: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S20506204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M ER1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/schmersal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMRSL', 'SMRSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmersal in Braille

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

The name Schmersal in braille

How to sign the name Schmersal using Sign Language

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

The name Schmersal in sign language

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