SCHAPIRA
Schapira
Schapira is a Jewish surname of Ashkenazi origin, found among Jewish communities in the United Kingdom, particularly those with roots in Eastern Europe. The name is of Yiddish and Hebrew derivation, believed to be derived from the Hebrew word for "scribe" or "writer."
The Schapira family is part of the broader British Jewish community and has a history dating back to the Jewish immigration to England in the medieval period. Many Jewish families adopted surnames when required to do so by law in the early 19th century. The surname Schapira is one such example.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Schapira can be found in various professions and walks of life across the United Kingdom. The name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of British Jewry.
References:
- Beider, Alexander. A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Russian Empire. Teaneck, NJ: Avotaynu, 1993.
- Crome, Andrew. Jews in Britain. University of Sussex, 2006.
There are approximately 73 people named Schapira in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Schapira.