Shoot

Shoot Meaning & Origin

About Shoot
The surname Shoot is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scēot," meaning "a shot" or "an arrow." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who was skilled in archery or had a connection to the use of bows and arrows. The name may have also been a nickname for someone who was quick or agile, as the word "shoot" can also mean "to move rapidly." Overall, the surname Shoot is associated with archery or swiftness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shoot: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH UW1 T
🌐 IPA
/ʃut/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shoot in Braille

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

The name Shoot in braille

How to sign the name Shoot using Sign Language

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

The name Shoot in sign language

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