Shadow

Shadow Meaning & Origin

About Shadow
The surname Shadow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceadu" meaning "shade" or "shadow." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or near a shady or sheltered area. The name may also have been given to someone with a dark complexion or someone who had a mysterious or elusive nature. Overall, the surname Shadow is associated with the concept of darkness, shade, or secrecy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shadow: 300
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65964
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 D OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæˌdoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XT', 'XTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shadow in Braille

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

The name Shadow in braille

How to sign the name Shadow using Sign Language

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

The name Shadow in sign language

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