Schneck

Schneck Meaning & Origin

About Schneck
The surname Schneck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snecke," meaning "snail." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a snail, either in physical appearance or in terms of their slow movement. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a place associated with snails, such as a snail farm or a location with an abundance of snails.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schneck: 2,767
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.94

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH N EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃnɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', 'SNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schneck in Braille

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

The name Schneck in braille

How to sign the name Schneck using Sign Language

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

The name Schneck in sign language

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