About Shakley
The surname Shakley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Scacca" or "Sceacca," which means "shaker" or "shaker of spears." The addition of the suffix "-ley" indicates a clearing or meadow, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a meadow where spears were shaken or thrown. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved to its current form, Shakley.
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The surname Shakley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shakley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shakley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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