Shield

Shield Meaning & Origin

About Shield
The surname Shield is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scield," meaning a shield or a defensive weapon used in battle. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a shield or had a strong and protective nature. The surname Shield may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for a shield-maker or a soldier who carried a shield. Overall, the surname Shield signifies strength, protection, and possibly a connection to the military or defensive arts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shield: 1,209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,583
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 L D
🌐 IPA
/ʃild/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shield in Braille

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

The name Shield in braille

How to sign the name Shield using Sign Language

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

The name Shield in sign language

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