Schramm

Schramm Meaning & Origin

About Schramm
The surname Schramm is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schram," meaning "scratch" or "scar." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a distinctive scar or scratch on their body. Over time, the surname Schramm became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schramm: 7,543
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,705
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.56

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schramm 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
XRM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S20605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH R AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/ʃræm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRM', 'SRM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schramm in Braille

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

The name Schramm in braille

How to sign the name Schramm using Sign Language

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

The name Schramm in sign language

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