Shifler

Shifler Meaning & Origin

About Shifler
The surname Shifler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schifeler," meaning "one who makes or sells shovels." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of shovels during medieval times. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Shifler.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shifler: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shifler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 F L ER0
🌐 IPA
/shifler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shifler in Braille

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

The name Shifler in braille

How to sign the name Shifler using Sign Language

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

The name Shifler in sign language

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