Schuessler

Schuessler Meaning & Origin

About Schuessler
The surname Schuessler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schüssler," meaning "maker of locks" or "locksmith." It is derived from the Middle High German word "schüzzelære," which is a combination of "schüzzel" (lock) and "ære" (maker). The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked as a locksmith or had a connection to the trade. Over time, the surname Schuessler has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schuessler: 2,194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,786
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schuessler 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
XSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1 S L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃuslər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S224

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schuessler in Braille

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

The name Schuessler in braille

How to sign the name Schuessler using Sign Language

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

The name Schuessler in sign language

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