About Shawl
The surname Shawl is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceald," meaning "shallow." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow area of water or a shallow river. Over time, the surname Shawl has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a shallow or light-hearted personality.
The surname Shawl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shawl 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 Shawl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shawl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shawl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.