About Shier
The surname Shier is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sithir," meaning "peaceful." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was calm, tranquil, or peace-loving. Over time, the name Shier has evolved and been anglicized from its original Gaelic form. Today, individuals with the surname Shier can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The surname Shier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shier 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 Shier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.