About Schields
The surname Schields is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "scield," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or carried shields. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was protective or had a strong and defensive personality. Overall, the surname Schields signifies a connection to the occupation or characteristics associated with shields.
The surname Schields is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schields based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schields in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schields using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.