About Shiels
The surname Shiels is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "siol" meaning "seed" or "descendant." The name was originally used to denote someone who was a descendant of a notable or prominent person. Over time, it evolved into a surname and is now associated with individuals who bear this name.
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The surname Shiels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiels 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 Shiels is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.