Schrimsher

Schrimsher Meaning & Origin

About Schrimsher
The surname Schrimsher 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 slight build. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schrimsher: 1,092
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,315
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schrimsher 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
XRMXR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S20605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH R IH1 M SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈrɪmʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRMXR', 'SRMXR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schrimsher in Braille

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

The name Schrimsher in braille

How to sign the name Schrimsher using Sign Language

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

The name Schrimsher in sign language

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