About Shamis
The surname Shamis is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "shamash," meaning "servant" or "attendant." It is a Jewish occupational name given to individuals who worked as assistants or attendants in religious or ceremonial settings, particularly in synagogues. The name Shamis signifies a person who served an important role in the community, assisting with various religious duties and responsibilities.
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The surname Shamis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shamis 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 Shamis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shamis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shamis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.