About Shiflett
The surname Shiflett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Scyttel, which means "one who is swift or quick." The suffix "-ett" is a diminutive, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, Shiflett can be interpreted as "son of the swift one" or "little swift one." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility.
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The surname Shiflett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiflett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shiflett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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