Shackles

Shackles Meaning & Origin

About Shackles
The surname Shackles is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schakel," meaning a chain or fetter. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used shackles or chains. The name Shackles may have been given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, ironworkers, or in other professions related to metalworking. Over time, the surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shackles: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shackles based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 K AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃækəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shackles in Braille

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

The name Shackles in braille

How to sign the name Shackles using Sign Language

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

The name Shackles in sign language

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