Schowe

Schowe Meaning & Origin

About Schowe
The surname Schowe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schouwe," meaning "shelter" or "protection." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or was associated with a shelter or protective structure. Over time, the surname Schowe may have been adopted by individuals who worked as builders or caretakers of such structures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schowe: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1
🌐 IPA
/schowe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', 'XF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schowe in Braille

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

The name Schowe in braille

How to sign the name Schowe using Sign Language

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

The name Schowe in sign language

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