Schaal (surname)

Schaal is a German and Dutch surname.

Origin and Meaning:

The surname "Schaal" has multiple possible origins.

• German Origin: It can be derived from the Middle High German word "schale," meaning "bowl," "shell," or "scale." In this context, it may have originated as an occupational surname for a maker or seller of bowls or scales. It could also be a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a natural depression or basin.

• Dutch Origin: Similar to the German origin, it may derive from the Dutch word "schaal," also meaning "scale" or "shell." It could similarly be occupational or topographic in nature.

Distribution:

The surname "Schaal" is found primarily in Germany, the Netherlands, and areas with historical connections to these countries, such as the United States.

Notable People with the Surname:

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Variations:

Variations of the surname may include Schale, Schaalje, Schall, and Schäle.

Related Surnames:

Due to the nature of surname evolution, "Schaal" may be related to other surnames with similar origins, though the exact relationships require genealogical research.