About Sheilds
The surname Shields is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "schele" or "schelede," meaning "a shield." The name was likely originally given to someone who made or carried shields or who had a shield-like appearance. It could also have been a nickname for a skilled warrior or someone with a protective nature. The surname Shields is relatively common in English-speaking countries, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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The surname Sheilds is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheilds 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 Sheilds is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheilds in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheilds using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.