Schuss

Schuss Meaning & Origin

About Schuss
The surname Schuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schuz," meaning "protection" or "defense." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone involved in providing protection or defense, such as a bodyguard or a watchman. Over time, the surname Schuss has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schuss: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 S
🌐 IPA
/schuss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schuss in Braille

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

The name Schuss in braille

How to sign the name Schuss using Sign Language

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

The name Schuss in sign language

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