About Shatkin
The surname Shatkin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shatkan," meaning "matchmaker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as matchmakers within the Jewish community. The name Shatkin signifies a person who played a significant role in arranging marriages and fostering relationships, reflecting the importance of this profession in traditional Jewish culture.
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The surname Shatkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shatkin 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 Shatkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shatkin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.