About Shake
The surname Shake is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schake," meaning "to shake" or "to tremble." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a shaky or tremulous nature. The surname Shake may have also been given to someone who worked as a shaker or maker of shakes, which were wooden shingles used for roofing or siding. Overall, the surname Shake likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
The surname Shake is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shake 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 Shake is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shake in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shake using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.