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Shaw name meaning
First Name
1k
in the U.S.
since 1880
1k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
160k
in the U.S.
in 2010
160k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Shaw mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Shaw
User Submitted Origins
English
47%
Scottish
36%
Arabic
6%
Native American
3%
Dutch
3%
Irish
3%
Spanish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Shaw means "Dweller by the woods".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Shaw
Senses
- A thicket; a small wood or grove.(Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot)"Gaillard he was as goldfinch in the shaw." [Chaucer.]"The green shaws, the merry green woods." [Howitt.]
- pl.The leaves and tops of vegetables, as of potatoes, turnips, etc.(Scot)
Etymology: OE. schawe schaȝe, thicket, grove, AS. scaga; akin to Dan. skov, Sw. skog, Icel. skōgr
Other Dictionary Sources
- British playwright (born in Ireland); founder of the Fabian Society (1856-1950)
- United States physician and suffragist (1847-1919)
- United States humorist who wrote about rural life (1818-1885)
- United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
Wiktionary
- An English topographic surname for someone who lived by a small wood or copse.
- A place name, including:
- A town in Oldham borough, Greater Manchester, England, full name Shaw and Crompton.
- A village near Newbury, Berkshire, England.
- A village near Melksham, Wiltshire, England.
- An unincorporated community in Neosho County, Kansas, United States.
- A small city in Mississippi, United States.
- A neighbourhood of Washington, D.C., United States.
- A neighbourhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
Shaw was also found in the following language(s): Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Shaw
Notable Persons Named Shaw
Shaw
Shaw is a pop music and pop rock singer, model, actress, singing, model (people), and actor. She plays Guitar and Vocals. Shaw was given the name Leslie Ann Shaw Thays on February 27th, 1989 in Lima. Shaw is also known as Shaw.
Shaw Taylor
Shaw Taylor was an actor and television presenter. He was most active from 1950 to 2015. Shaw was given the name Eric Stanley Taylor on October 26th, 1924 in Hackney, London, England. He left this life on March 17th, 2015.
Shaw Clifton
Shaw Clifton is an 18th General of The Salvation Army. Shaw was born on September 21st, 1945 in Belfast.
Shaw Kgathi
Shaw Kgathi is a Minister of Defence, Justice, Security, Member of Parliament for, Bobonong, and Member of Parliamentfor. Shaw was born on October 18th, 1961 in Bobonong, Bechuanaland.
Shaw McCutcheon
Shaw was born on October 11th, 1921 in Chicago.
Shaw A.R.
Shaw was born on February 4th, 1922. He breathed his last breath on March 9th, 2013.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Shaw
Notable Persons With the Last Name Shaw
Bernard Shaw
Bernard Shaw was a writer. Bernard was born on July 26th, 1856 in Dublin, Ireland, UK. He breathed his last breath on November 2nd, 1950.
Brian Shaw
Brian Shaw is a strongman (strength athlete) and strongman. Brian was born Brian Shaw on February 26th, 1982 in United States.
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw was an actor and novelist. He was most active from 1951 to 1978. Robert was given the name Robert Archibald Shaw on August 9th, 1927 in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. He died on August 28th, 1978.
Vinessa Shaw
Vinessa Shaw is an actress, model, and model (people). She was most prominent from 1981 to present. Vinessa was given the name Vinessa Elizabeth Shaw by her parent Susan Damante in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Robert Gould Shaw
Robert Gould Shaw is a military person. His military service ended in 1863.
Sebastian Hiram Shaw
Sebastian Hiram Shaw is a comics character.
- Frankie ShawActress
- Luke ShawSoccer Player
- Fiona ShawActress
- Too $hortRapper
- Tommy ShawMusician
- Artie ShawBandleader
- Bushwick BillRapping
- Sandie ShawSinger
- David Shaw
- Connor ShawFootball Player
- Brian ShawBasketball Player
- Victoria ShawActress
- Andrew ShawHockey Player
- Tim ShawRadio
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Shaw | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.07% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 21.19% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.75% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.15% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.36% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Shaw
People with the last name Shaw are most frequently White or African American
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