Schmuck

Schmuck Meaning & Origin

About Schmuck
The surname Schmuck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "smuc," meaning "jewel" or "ornament." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered elegant, stylish, or adorned with jewelry. Over time, the surname Schmuck has become a relatively common German surname, often found among Jewish communities as well.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmuck: 1,646
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17202
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schmuck 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
XMK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S20502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M AH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃmək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMK', 'SMK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmuck in Braille

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

The name Schmuck in braille

How to sign the name Schmuck using Sign Language

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

The name Schmuck in sign language

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