About Shankles
The surname Shankles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceanca," meaning "leg" or "shank." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with long or thin legs. Over time, the name Shankles became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States.
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The surname Shankles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shankles 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 Shankles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shankles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shankles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.