Shames

Shames Meaning & Origin

About Shames
The surname Shames is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "shamash," meaning "servant" or "attendant." It is often associated with individuals who held the position of a servant or attendant in Jewish communities. The name may also have been given to someone who exhibited qualities of service or helpfulness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shames: 439
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48160
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMS
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃeɪmz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shames in Braille

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

The name Shames in braille

How to sign the name Shames using Sign Language

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

The name Shames in sign language

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