Shew

Shew Meaning & Origin

About Shew
The surname Shew is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schewe," meaning "to show" or "to display." It was likely an occupational name for someone involved in the textile industry, particularly in the production or sale of woolen cloth. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their showy or flamboyant nature. Overall, the surname Shew suggests a connection to the display or presentation of goods or a person's character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shew: 2,485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,485
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1
🌐 IPA
/ʃu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', 'XF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shew in Braille

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

The name Shew in braille

How to sign the name Shew using Sign Language

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

The name Shew in sign language

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