About Shy
The surname Shy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceaga," meaning "copse" or "thicket." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or in a wooded area. The name Shy may also have originated as a nickname for a shy or timid person, referring to their reserved or introverted nature.
The surname Shy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shy 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 Shy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.