There are
4122
Schrecks in the USA
Schreck is the
8030th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Schreck

MaxSchreck

Max Schreck was a German actor known for his role as Count Orlok in the 1922 silent film 'Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens.'

NinaSchreckengost

Nina Schreckengost is an American actress known for her roles in various independent films and theater productions.

ErikaSchreck

Erika Schreck is a German politician who has served as a member of the Bundestag, the national parliament of Germany.

FrankSchreck

Frank Schreck is an American attorney specializing in gaming law and has represented numerous casino and gaming industry clients.

ArthurSchreck

Arthur Schreck was a German composer and pianist known for his works in the Romantic era, including symphonies and piano concertos.

MarieSchreck

Marie Schreck is a French actress known for her roles in French cinema and theater productions.

RichardSchreck

Richard Schreck was an American photographer known for his black and white portraits and documentary photography.

AnitaSchreck

Anita Schreck is a German artist known for her abstract paintings and installations that explore themes of identity and perception.

PeterSchreck

Peter Schreck was an Austrian biologist and environmentalist who made significant contributions to the field of conservation biology.

LisaSchreck

Lisa Schreck is an American author and journalist known for her writings on travel, culture, and social issues.

Schreck Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Schreck' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'schrecken,' meaning 'terror' or 'fright.' It may have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for being frightening or causing fear.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Schreck' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Hesse. It is also found in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries and among German immigrant communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Schreck' include 'Schreckenberger,' 'Schreiber,' 'Schreieck,' 'Schreckling,' 'Schrecker,' 'Schreckendorf,' 'Schrock,' 'Schretter,' 'Schrick,' and 'Schrake.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Schreck' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of German emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries. German immigrants with the surname 'Schreck' settled primarily in the United States, Canada, and South America.