Shales

Shales Meaning & Origin

About Shales
The surname Shales is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scealu," meaning "hut" or "shelter." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small hut or shelter. Over time, the name Shales became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Shales can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shales: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃeɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shales in Braille

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

The name Shales in braille

How to sign the name Shales using Sign Language

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

The name Shales in sign language

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