Shuttle

Shuttle Meaning & Origin

About Shuttle
The surname Shuttle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scytel," meaning "a shuttle." It was an occupational name given to someone who worked with a shuttle, a tool used in weaving. The name Shuttle likely originated as a nickname for a weaver or someone involved in the textile industry. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shuttle: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XTL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃətəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shuttle in Braille

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

The name Shuttle in braille

How to sign the name Shuttle using Sign Language

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

The name Shuttle in sign language

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