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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The surname Shanty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Shanty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shanty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.