Shader
Shader Meaning & Origin
About Shader
The surname Shader is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceadu" meaning "shade" or "shadow." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a shady or sheltered area. The name Shader may also have been a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or someone who worked as a dyer, as the word "shade" was also used to refer to a dye or pigment. Overall, the surname Shader is associated with the concept of shade or shadow, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Shader is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Shader: 511
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 42,455
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.17
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shader 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 Shader is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Shader in Braille
Here's how to represent Shader in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Shader using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Shader using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
