Schoon

Schoon Meaning & Origin

About Schoon
The surname Schoon is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "schoon," which means "clean" or "beautiful" in Dutch. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cleanliness or beauty. The name Schoon may have been given to individuals who were meticulous in their personal hygiene or had an attractive appearance. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schoon: 1,391
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,425
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/skun/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schoon in Braille

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

The name Schoon in braille

How to sign the name Schoon using Sign Language

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

The name Schoon in sign language

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