Shoptaugh

Shoptaugh Meaning & Origin

About Shoptaugh
The surname Shoptaugh is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Seapach," meaning "hawk-like." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed hawk-like qualities or characteristics. The name may have been given to individuals who were swift, agile, or had sharp eyesight. Over time, the name evolved into Shoptaugh, and it is now a relatively rare surname primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shoptaugh: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XPTF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S013020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 P T AO2
🌐 IPA
/shoptaugh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shoptaugh in Braille

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

The name Shoptaugh in braille

How to sign the name Shoptaugh using Sign Language

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

The name Shoptaugh in sign language

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