Shedlock

Shedlock Meaning & Origin

About Shedlock
The surname Shedlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scead" meaning "shade" or "shadow," and "loc" meaning "enclosure" or "enclosed place." Therefore, Shedlock is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a shaded or enclosed area. It may have also been used as a nickname for someone who frequently sought shelter or shade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shedlock: 493
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,732
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shedlock based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XTLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S03402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 D L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛˌdlɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XTLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shedlock in Braille

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

The name Shedlock in braille

How to sign the name Shedlock using Sign Language

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

The name Shedlock in sign language

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