About Shema
The surname Shema is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, "shema" means "hear" or "listen." It is also a significant word in Judaism, referring to the central prayer that begins with "Shema Yisrael" meaning "Hear, O Israel." As a surname, Shema may have been given to individuals who were known for their attentive listening skills or who had a connection to the Shema prayer.
The surname Shema is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shema 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 Shema is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shema in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shema using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.