Shilt

Shilt Meaning & Origin

About Shilt
The surname Shilt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schilt," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used shields. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of shield-making or who were known for their defensive abilities. Over time, the surname Shilt has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shilt: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L T
🌐 IPA
/shilt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shilt in Braille

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

The name Shilt in braille

How to sign the name Shilt using Sign Language

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

The name Shilt in sign language

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