About Shankland
The surname Shankland is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Skammkell," meaning "short-tempered" or "short-tempered warrior." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Shankland. The surname Shankland is therefore likely to have been originally bestowed upon someone who possessed a short temper or was known for their warrior-like qualities.
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The surname Shankland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shankland 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 Shankland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shankland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shankland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.