Shei

Shei Meaning & Origin

About Shei
The surname Shei is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "xiè" (谢), which means "to thank" or "to express gratitude." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often associated with individuals who are grateful, appreciative, or have a strong sense of gratitude.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shei: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1
🌐 IPA
/shei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shei in Braille

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

The name Shei in braille

How to sign the name Shei using Sign Language

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

The name Shei in sign language

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