Schnoor

Schnoor Meaning & Origin

About Schnoor
The surname Schnoor is of German origin and is derived from the Middle Low German word "schnoor," meaning "string" or "cord." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold cords or strings. Over time, the surname may have also been adopted by individuals living near a street or area called "Schnoor." Today, the surname Schnoor is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schnoor: 1,384
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNR
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20506
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
SH N UH1 R
🌐 IPA
/ʃnʊr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNR', 'SNR')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schnoor in Braille

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

The name Schnoor in braille

How to sign the name Schnoor using Sign Language

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

The name Schnoor in sign language

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