Shanty

Shanty Meaning & Origin

About Shanty
The surname Shanty is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scenþe," meaning "a small, simple dwelling." It was likely used as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a small, humble house or cottage. The name may also have been given to someone who worked as a builder or carpenter of such dwellings. Overall, the surname Shanty signifies a connection to a modest dwelling or occupation related to it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shanty: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shanty based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 N T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃænti/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shanty in Braille

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

The name Shanty in braille

How to sign the name Shanty using Sign Language

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

The name Shanty in sign language

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