Shilo

Shilo Meaning & Origin

About Shilo
The surname Shilo is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "shilo," which can mean "tranquil" or "peaceful." In the Bible, Shiloh is also the name of a place associated with the Ark of the Covenant. As a surname, Shilo may have been given to someone who lived near or had a connection to this place, or it could have been a name given to convey a peaceful or tranquil nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shilo: 291
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,747
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/shilo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shilo in Braille

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

The name Shilo in braille

How to sign the name Shilo using Sign Language

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

The name Shilo in sign language

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