Schmus

Schmus Meaning & Origin

About Schmus
The surname Schmus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmuz," meaning "kiss" or "smooch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was affectionate or fond of giving kisses. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their loving or amorous nature. Over time, the surname Schmus has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmus: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMS
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S20502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 M S
🌐 IPA
/schmus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMS', 'SMS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmus in Braille

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

The name Schmus in braille

How to sign the name Schmus using Sign Language

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

The name Schmus in sign language

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