Umscheid

Umscheid Meaning & Origin

About Umscheid
The surname Umscheid is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "umscheit," meaning "around" or "surrounding." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or around a particular geographical feature or landmark. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Umscheid.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Umscheid: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Umscheid 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
AMXT
🗽 NYSIIS
UANA
🔊 Soundex
U5203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 M SH AY2 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈəmˌʃaɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMXT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Umscheid in Braille

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

The name Umscheid in braille

How to sign the name Umscheid using Sign Language

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

The name Umscheid in sign language

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