Save Type Surname (from nickname & ornamental) Usage German, Jewish Other Forms FormsSchon, Schön Meaning & History From German schön, Middle High German schoene "fine, beautiful; refined, friendly, nice", a nickname for a handsome or pleasant man. As a Jewish name, it’s usually ornamental.
Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Dutch Meaning & History Means "shoe" in Dutch, an occupational name for a shoemaker.