About Shim
The surname Shim is of Korean origin and is derived from the Chinese character "沈" (Shěn) which means "to sink" or "to submerge." It is a relatively common surname in Korea and is often associated with individuals who have a humble and down-to-earth nature.
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The surname Shim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shim 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 Shim is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.