Shimel

Shimel Meaning & Origin

About Shimel
The surname Shimel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schimel," meaning "gray." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. Over time, the surname Shimel has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shimel: 446
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47521
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
S0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪməl/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shimel in Braille

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

The name Shimel in braille

How to sign the name Shimel using Sign Language

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

The name Shimel in sign language

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