Shively

Shively Meaning & Origin

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.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shively: 7,000
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.37

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XFL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S01040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1 V L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒaΙͺvli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shively in Braille

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

The name Shively in braille

How to sign the name Shively using Sign Language

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.

The name Shively in sign language

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