About Shirey
The surname Shirey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scir," meaning "bright" or "clear." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a bright or clear area, such as a clearing in a forest or a bright meadow. The suffix "-ey" indicates a place, suggesting that the original bearers of the name resided in or near such a location. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations like Shirey.
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The surname Shirey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shirey 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 Shirey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shirey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shirey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.