Shelor

Shelor Meaning & Origin

About Shelor
The surname Shelor is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scylfe" meaning "shelf" or "ledge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near a shelf or ledge, such as a carpenter or someone who lived by a prominent geological feature. Over time, the surname Shelor has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shelor: 976
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelor in Braille

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

The name Shelor in braille

How to sign the name Shelor using Sign Language

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

The name Shelor in sign language

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