Schnetz

Schnetz Meaning & Origin

About Schnetz
The surname Schnetz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schnetze," meaning "snipe" or "woodcock." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as a long nose or a quick and agile nature. Over time, the surname Schnetz became hereditary and passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schnetz: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schnetz 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
XNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH N EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/schnetz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNTS', 'SNTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schnetz in Braille

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

The name Schnetz in braille

How to sign the name Schnetz using Sign Language

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

The name Schnetz in sign language

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