SCHISCHA
Schischa
The surname Schischa is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word "scesca," which means shard, piece of pottery, or potsherd. The name likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold pottery or worked with clay.
Distribution
The surname Schischa is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the UK. It is more prevalent in certain regions, particularly in the southern counties of England.
Notable Individuals
There are no widely recognised or documented notable individuals with the surname Schischa.
Variants
Variants and similar surnames to Schischa include "Shesha," "Sheesha," and "Sheeshe."
References
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames, 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., and McClure, P. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, Oxford University Press, 2016.
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There are approximately 22 people named Schischa in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Schischa.
