Schraff

Schraff Meaning & Origin

About Schraff
The surname Schraff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schraffe," meaning "striped" or "variegated." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with striped or variegated hair or clothing. Over time, the surname Schraff became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schraff: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH R AE1 F
🌐 IPA
/schraff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', 'SRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schraff in Braille

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

The name Schraff in braille

How to sign the name Schraff using Sign Language

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

The name Schraff in sign language

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