Shack

Shack Meaning & Origin

About Shack
The surname Shack is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schakke," meaning "dweller by the hovel or shack." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a small, simple dwelling or a temporary shelter. The name Shack may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a humble or modest lifestyle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shack is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shack: 1,146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,450
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shack 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 Shack is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/ÊƒĂŠk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shack in Braille

Here's how to represent Shack in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shack in braille

How to sign the name Shack using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shack using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shack in sign language

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