About Shemesh
The surname Shemesh is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, "shemesh" translates to "sun." As a surname, it can be derived from the Hebrew word for "sun" or may have been given to someone who had a sunny disposition or worked in a profession related to the sun, such as a farmer or a blacksmith. Additionally, it can also be a Jewish ornamental name derived from the Hebrew word "shamash," meaning "servant" or "assistant," referring to a person who served in a religious capacity, such as a synagogue attendant or a helper in the temple.
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The surname Shemesh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shemesh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shemesh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shemesh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.