Schwarzkopf

Schwarzkopf Meaning & Origin

About Schwarzkopf
The surname Schwarzkopf is of German origin and translates to "black head" in English. It is a compound word, with "schwarz" meaning black and "kopf" meaning head. This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. It is a relatively common surname in Germany and can be found among individuals of German descent worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schwarzkopf: 695
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRSKPF
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S206201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH W AO1 R T S K AO0 P F
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈwɔrtskɔpf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRSKPF', 'XFRTSKPF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schwarzkopf in Braille

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

The name Schwarzkopf in braille

How to sign the name Schwarzkopf using Sign Language

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

The name Schwarzkopf in sign language

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