Shill

Shill Meaning & Origin

About Shill
The surname Shill is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "scyl," meaning "shelter" or "hut," suggesting that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a shelter or hut. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who was considered cunning or sly, as "shill" can also mean a person who poses as a customer to entice others into participating in a scam or fraudulent activity. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shill: 649
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,801
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shill 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 Shill is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ʃɊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shill in Braille

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

The name Shill in braille

How to sign the name Shill using Sign Language

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

The name Shill in sign language

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