Schrag

Schrag Meaning & Origin

About Schrag
The surname Schrag is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schrecken," meaning "to frighten" or "to startle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a frightening or intimidating appearance or demeanor. Over time, the surname Schrag became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schrag: 1,103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,135
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH R AE1 G
🌐 IPA
/ʃræg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', 'SRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schrag in Braille

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

The name Schrag in braille

How to sign the name Schrag using Sign Language

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

The name Schrag in sign language

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