Schoener

Schoener Meaning & Origin

About Schoener
The surname Schoener is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schœne," meaning beautiful or fair. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasant appearance. The name Schoener may have been given to individuals who worked as courtiers or entertainers, as physical appearance was often valued in those roles. Over time, the surname Schoener has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schoener: 1,105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schoener 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 OW1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃoʊnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schoener in Braille

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

The name Schoener in braille

How to sign the name Schoener using Sign Language

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

The name Schoener in sign language

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