About Shapley
The surname Shapley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceap," meaning "sheep," and the suffix "-ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Shapley is "sheep clearing" or "meadow where sheep are kept." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived or worked in an area where sheep were raised or grazed.
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The surname Shapley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shapley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shapley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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