About Schrimpf
The surname Schrimpf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schrimpfen," meaning "to shrink" or "to shrivel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a withered appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schrimpf can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.
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The surname Schrimpf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schrimpf 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 Schrimpf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schrimpf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.