About Shively
The surname Shively is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schivel," meaning "a small piece of land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely hailed from a place named Shively or a similar variant. Over time, the surname has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Shively is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shively 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 Shively is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shively in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shively using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.