Shoulders
Shoulders Meaning & Origin
About Shoulders
The surname Shoulders is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceald," meaning "shoulder." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with broad or strong shoulders. The name could have also been given to someone who carried heavy loads or had a physical characteristic resembling a shoulder. Over time, the surname Shoulders became hereditary and passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Shoulders is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Shoulders: 2,744
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 11472
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.93
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shoulders based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Shoulders in Braille
Here's how to represent Shoulders in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Shoulders using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Shoulders using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
