About Shipps
The surname Shipps is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scip," meaning "ship." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked on or were associated with ships, such as sailors, shipbuilders, or shipowners. The name Shipps signifies a connection to the maritime industry and reflects the ancestral occupation of those who bear the surname.
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The surname Shipps is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shipps 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 Shipps is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shipps in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shipps using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.