Shiller

Shiller Meaning & Origin

About Shiller
The surname Shiller is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schil," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used shields. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a shield, such as protection or defense. Over time, the surname Shiller has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shiller: 428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shiller in Braille

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

The name Shiller in braille

How to sign the name Shiller using Sign Language

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

The name Shiller in sign language

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