Shutes
Shutes Meaning & Origin
About Shutes
The surname Shutes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scyttan," meaning "to shoot" or "to project." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in archery or as a nickname for a skilled shooter. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a prominent landmark or geographical feature called "Shute." Overall, the surname Shutes is associated with shooting or projecting and likely originated from an occupational or locational context.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Shutes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Shutes: 440
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 48060
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shutes 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 Shutes is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Shutes in Braille
Here's how to represent Shutes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Shutes using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Shutes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
