Shambley

Shambley Meaning & Origin

About Shambley
The surname Shambley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scamel," meaning "limping" or "shuffling." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who walked with a limp or had an uneven gait. Over time, the name evolved to Shambley and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shambley: 428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XMPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S05140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 M B L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΓ¦mbli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shambley in Braille

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

The name Shambley in braille

How to sign the name Shambley using Sign Language

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

The name Shambley in sign language

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