Shewey

Shewey Meaning & Origin

About Shewey
The surname Shewey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceaga" or "sceaga," meaning "copse" or "thicket." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a wooded area. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Shewey.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shewey: 313
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,698
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/shewey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shewey in Braille

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

The name Shewey in braille

How to sign the name Shewey using Sign Language

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

The name Shewey in sign language

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