About Shourds
The surname Shourds is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shord," meaning "a short piece of wood." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was short in stature or had a stocky build. Over time, the name evolved into Shourds and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Shourds is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shourds 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 Shourds is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shourds in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shourds using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.