SHORE

Topographic

Meaning

A surname indicating residence near the shore or coast of a body of water.

Etymology

From Old English 'scora' meaning shore or coast. The surname developed as a topographic designation for those living in coastal areas.

About the SHORE Surname

Shore is a straightforward topographic surname indicating ancestral residence near a coastline or riverbank. The name has been consistently documented in English records for nearly a millennium.

Distribution

Common in England, particularly in coastal regions, with notable presence in North America and Australia.

Notable Bearers

Dinah Shore (entertainer), Peter Shore (British politician)

People with the SHORE Surname

ERNIE SHORE