About Shiel
The surname Shiel is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Síoda," meaning "descendant of Síoda." Síoda is a personal name that translates to "silk" in English. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or wore silk, or it could have been a reference to someone with a smooth or silky personality. Over time, the name evolved into Shiel and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Shiel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiel 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 Shiel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.