About Shiggs
The surname Shiggs is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Shears or Sheers. It is derived from the Middle English word "shere," meaning "shear" or "scissors." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a shearer or a tailor. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Shiggs. Today, individuals with the surname Shiggs can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Shiggs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiggs 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 Shiggs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiggs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiggs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.