Shead

Shead Meaning & Origin

About Shead
The surname Shead is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scead" or "sceadu," meaning "shade" or "shadow." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a shady or sheltered area. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who was dark-skinned or had a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Shead has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shead: 1,428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19062
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shead 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 Shead is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S HH EH1 D
🌐 IPA
/shɛd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shead in Braille

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

The name Shead in braille

How to sign the name Shead using Sign Language

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

The name Shead in sign language

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