About Sheckels
The surname Sheckels is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schekel," meaning "coin" or "money." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or handled money, such as a money changer or banker. Over time, the surname Sheckels became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with financial or monetary matters.
The surname Sheckels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheckels 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 Sheckels is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheckels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheckels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.