About Shrier
The surname Shrier is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shrayer," meaning "screamer" or "shouter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a town crier or someone who made public announcements. The name may also have been given to individuals with a loud or boisterous personality. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Schreier or Schreiber, but they all share a common etymological root.
The surname Shrier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shrier 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 Shrier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shrier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shrier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.