Schnake

Schnake Meaning & Origin

About Schnake
The surname Schnake is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snacke," meaning "snake." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had snake-like qualities or characteristics. The name may have been given to individuals who were cunning, sly, or had a serpentine appearance. Over time, the surname Schnake became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schnake: 485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S205020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH N EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒneΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XNK', 'SNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schnake in Braille

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

The name Schnake in braille

How to sign the name Schnake using Sign Language

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

The name Schnake in sign language

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