About Schout
The surname Schout is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "sc(h)out," meaning "sheriff" or "bailiff." It was an occupational surname given to individuals who held the position of a local law enforcement officer or magistrate in medieval times. The name Schout signifies a person who was responsible for maintaining law and order in their community, making sure that justice was served, and enforcing the rules and regulations of the time.
The surname Schout is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schout based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schout in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schout using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.