Schnurr

Schnurr Meaning & Origin

About Schnurr
The surname Schnurr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "snurren," meaning "to hum" or "to buzz." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made a buzzing or humming sound, possibly referring to a person who snored or had a distinctive voice. Over time, the surname Schnurr became hereditary and was passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schnurr: 1,072
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schnurr 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
XNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH N ER1
🌐 IPA
/ʃnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNR', 'SNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schnurr in Braille

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

The name Schnurr in braille

How to sign the name Schnurr using Sign Language

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

The name Schnurr in sign language

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