Shirey

Shirey Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shirey: 6,020
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,757
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.04

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.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒaΙͺri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shirey in Braille

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

The name Shirey in braille

How to sign the name Shirey using Sign Language

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.

The name Shirey in sign language

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