Shy

Shy Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shy: 1,955
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,090
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AY1
🌐 IPA
/ʃaɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shy in Braille

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

The name Shy in braille

How to sign the name Shy using Sign Language

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.

The name Shy in sign language

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