Shelnutt

Shelnutt Meaning & Origin

About Shelnutt
The surname Shelnutt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Scelfnoth," which means "shelf strength" or "shelf courage." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed great strength or courage. Over time, the name evolved into Shelnutt, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shelnutt: 1,384
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shelnutt 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
XLNT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L N AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛlnət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelnutt in Braille

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

The name Shelnutt in braille

How to sign the name Shelnutt using Sign Language

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

The name Shelnutt in sign language

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