TheNameDBShaw
TopographicMeaning
Derived from someone who lived near a small wood or thicket.
Etymology
From the Old English 'sceaga' meaning a small wood, thicket, or copse. The surname was given to those whose properties bordered small wooded areas.
About the Shaw Surname
Shaw is a topographic surname denoting residence near a small wooded area. The name reflects the prevalence of small forests and thickets in the English landscape.
Distribution & Frequency
Found throughout England and Wales, particularly in northern regions, with populations in North America and Australia.
Shaw Surname Distribution
Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.
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