Schu

Schu Meaning & Origin

About Schu
The surname Schu is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schu," meaning "shoe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a shoemaker or someone involved in the shoe trade. The name may have been given to individuals based on their occupation or physical characteristics related to shoes. Over time, variations of the surname Schu have emerged, such as Schuh or Schuhmacher, but they all share the common association with the shoe-making profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schu: 343
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59017
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1
🌐 IPA
/schu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schu in Braille

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

The name Schu in braille

How to sign the name Schu using Sign Language

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

The name Schu in sign language

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