About Shiro
The surname Shiro is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Japanese word "shiro" (城), meaning "castle" or "fortress," indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have had a connection to castles or fortified places. Additionally, Shiro can also be derived from the word "shiroi" (白い), meaning "white," suggesting that the surname may have been given to individuals with fair or white hair or complexion. The exact meaning of the surname Shiro can vary depending on the specific kanji characters used to write it.
The surname Shiro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiro 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 Shiro is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.