Shekhtman

Shekhtman Meaning & Origin

About Shekhtman
The surname Shekhtman is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shekhter," meaning "slaughterer" or "ritual slaughterer." It is a occupational surname typically associated with individuals who were involved in the kosher slaughtering of animals according to Jewish dietary laws. The name Shekhtman is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shekhtman: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shekhtman 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
XKTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SAKNA
🔊 Soundex
S0203505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 K T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/shekhtman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shekhtman in Braille

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

The name Shekhtman in braille

How to sign the name Shekhtman using Sign Language

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

The name Shekhtman in sign language

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