SHADE
Shade
The surname Shade is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scead," meaning shade or shelter. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent shaded area or sheltered spot.
The surname Shade has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Shad, Shadd, and Shaddock. One of the earliest instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a mention of "Scadde" is recorded.
The Shade family has been associated with various regions across Britain, with historical records showing concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cornwall. The name has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonial settlement.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Shade include prominent figures in various fields, such as literature, music, and art. The Shade family name has retained its historical significance and continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
Typical given names associated with the Shade surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- David
- Douglas
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Janis
- Jennifer
- Lorraine
- Lucy
- Mabel
- Margaret
- Mary
- Muriel
- Rebecca
- Vanessa
Similar and related surnames
- Chad
- Chadd
- Chadee
- Schade
- Schad
- Schaad
- Chade
- Cheade
- Chead
- Shad
- Shada
- Chada
- Chadda
- Chads
- Chait
- Chaita
- Chat
- Chata
- Chate
- Chateau
- Chatee
- Chati
- Chato
- Chatoo
- Chatt
- Chatta
- Chatti
- Chatto
- Chattoe
- Chattoo
- Chattu
- Chatu
- Chaud
- Chauda
- Chawda
- Cheat
- Cheatte
- Cheda
- Chedd
- Chedda
- Cheddie
- Cheeda
- Chet
- Cheta
- Chete
- Chett
- Chetta
- Chetti
- Chetto
- Chettoe
- Chiad
- Chiat
- Chiatto
- Chida
- Chidd
- Chidi
- Chiedu
- Chiodi
- Chiodo
- Chiota
- Chit
- Chita
- Chite
- Chiti
- Chitta
- Chitte
- Chitti
- Chitto
- Chitu
- Choat
- Choate
- Chod
- Choda
- Chodda
- Choet
- Chohda
- Chot
- Chota
- Chotai
- Chote
- Choto
- Chott
- Chout
- Chouteau
- Chtioui
- Chuat
- Chud
- Chude
- Chudi
- Chut
- Chuta
- Chute
- Chutoo
- Chutte
- Chuttee
- Chuttoo
- Ciati
- Schady
- Sha
- Shaad
- Shaat
- Shadd
- Shaded
- Shader
- Shades
- Shadi
- Shadia
- Shadis
- Shadow
- Shady
- Shae
- Shaid
- Shaida
- Shat
- Shata
- Shati
- Shatt
- Shatti
- Shatto
- Shaud
- Shaut
- Shaye
- Shayed
- Shead
- Sheadd
- Sheade
- Sheader
- Sheady
- Sheat
- Sheate
- Shed
- Sheday
- Shedd
- Shedds
- Sheddy
- Shedy
- Sheed
- Sheedey
- Sheedy
- Sheet
- Sheete
- Sheett
- Sheid
- Shet
- Sheta
- Shete
- Shett
- Shetta
- Shetti
- Shiad
- Shida
- Shidd
- Shiddo
- Shide
- Shido
- Shied
- Shioda
- Shito
- Shitt
- Shitta
- Shittu
- Shitu
- Shoad
- Shoat
- Shoate
- Shoda
- Shode
- Shoot
- Shoote
- Shot
- Shota
- Shote
- Shoti
- Shott
- Shotte
- Shoud
- Shout
- Shoyd
- Shuat
- Shudd
- Shut
- Shute
- Shuti
- Shutie
- Shutt
- Shutte
- Shadey
- Shaidy
- Shedu
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 656 people named Shade in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Shade.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Shade
- Ronnie Shade - Golfer (1938 to 1986)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.