About Shooks
The surname Shooks is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceoc," meaning "a hollow or a recess." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hollow or a depression in the landscape. The name Shooks may also have been a nickname for someone who had a sunken or hollow appearance. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Shook, Shuck, and Shookman.
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The surname Shooks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shooks 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 Shooks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shooks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shooks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.