About Shem
The surname Shem is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical figure Shem, who was one of Noah's three sons. In Hebrew, the name Shem means "name" or "renown." As a surname, Shem is often associated with Jewish communities and signifies a connection to the biblical lineage of Shem, representing a sense of heritage and identity.
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The surname Shem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shem 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 Shem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.