About Handshy
The surname Handshy is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hant" meaning "hand" and the word "scheu" meaning "shy" or "timid." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Handshy can be interpreted as "timid hand" or "shy hand." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was known for being reserved or hesitant in their actions or interactions.
The surname Handshy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Handshy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Handshy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Handshy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Handshy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.