Schruefer

Schruefer Meaning & Origin

About Schruefer
The surname Schruefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schroufen," meaning "to scrape" or "to scratch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a habit of scratching or scraping. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schruefer can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schruefer: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schruefer 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

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XRFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2060106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH R UW1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/schruefer*/
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('XRFR', 'SRFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schruefer in Braille

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

The name Schruefer in braille

How to sign the name Schruefer using Sign Language

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

The name Schruefer in sign language

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