Shimp

Shimp Meaning & Origin

About Shimp
The surname Shimp is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schimpf," meaning "mockery" or "insult." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for making sarcastic or mocking remarks. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Shimp can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their wit or sense of humor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shimp: 1,830
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,889
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 M P
🌐 IPA
/ʃɪmp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shimp in Braille

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

The name Shimp in braille

How to sign the name Shimp using Sign Language

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

The name Shimp in sign language

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