Schon

Schon Meaning & Origin

About Schon
The surname Schon is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schön," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. Over time, the surname Schon has been adopted by various individuals and families, becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schon: 1,308
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20322
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/ʃɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schon in Braille

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

The name Schon in braille

How to sign the name Schon using Sign Language

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

The name Schon in sign language

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