Schornak

Schornak Meaning & Origin

About Schornak
The surname Schornak is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schorn," meaning "shorn" or "sheared." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a close-cropped or shaved head. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schornak are likely to have had ancestors who were known for their distinctive hairstyle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schornak: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schornak 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
XRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S206502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 R N AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/schornak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schornak in Braille

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

The name Schornak in braille

How to sign the name Schornak using Sign Language

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

The name Schornak in sign language

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