SHIVERS
Shivers
Shivers is a British surname that has medieval origins. The name is thought to derive from the Old English word "scifan" which means "to shave" or "to shear", indicating a possible occupational origin relating to shearing sheep or another cutting activity.
The surname Shivers is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historic ties to sheep farming and wool production. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
Notable individuals with the surname Shivers include Thomas Shivers, a 19th-century sheep farmer who introduced innovative shearing techniques in Yorkshire, and Elizabeth Shivers, an acclaimed textile designer known for her intricate wool tapestries.
Today, the surname Shivers is relatively uncommon but retains its historical significance in British heritage and genealogy. Variants of the name, such as Shiver or Shearman, may also be found in historical records.
There are approximately 92 people named Shivers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Shivers.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Arthur
- Cathal
- Frank
- John
- Otto
Female
- Ann
- Bernadette
- Carmen
- Dolores
- Pamela
Similar and related surnames
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