Shivers

Shivers Meaning & Origin

About Shivers
The surname Shivers is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scyfer," meaning "sheaf" or "bundle." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stack or bundle of hay or straw. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was thin or had a slender build. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Shivers, but its meaning remains connected to the concept of a bundle or thinness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shivers: 6,939
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5052
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shivers 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 Shivers is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 V ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪvərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shivers in Braille

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

The name Shivers in braille

How to sign the name Shivers using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shivers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shivers in sign language

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