About Shiah
The surname Shiah is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "xiè" (谢), meaning "thanks" or "gratitude." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is predominantly found among Chinese communities. The name likely originated from an ancestor who was given the name Shiah as a way to express gratitude or appreciation.
The surname Shiah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiah 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 Shiah is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.