Schnepf

Schnepf Meaning & Origin

About Schnepf
The surname Schnepf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snepf" meaning "snipe," a type of bird. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the snipe, such as being elusive or having a long beak. Over time, the surname Schnepf became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schnepf: 785
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29918
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schnepf 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
XNPF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH N EH1 P F
🌐 IPA
/ʃnɛpf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNPF', 'SNPF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S251

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schnepf in Braille

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

The name Schnepf in braille

How to sign the name Schnepf using Sign Language

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

The name Schnepf in sign language

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