About Shiner
The surname Shiner is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is a topographic name for someone who lived near a bright or shining object, such as a pool or a pond. Another possibility is that it is a nickname for a person with a bright or shining complexion. Additionally, it could be derived from the Old English word "scinu," meaning "bright" or "shining," and may have been used as a nickname for someone with a cheerful or lively personality.
The surname Shiner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiner 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 Shiner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.