Submitted Surnames of Length 6

This is a list of submitted surnames in which the length is 6.
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Shinde Indian, Marathi
Meaning unknown; this was also the name of a Indian dynasty from Maharashtra.
Shindō Japanese
From Japanese 新 (shin) meaning "new", 進 (shin) meaning "advance, progress", 信 (shin) meaning "trust, faith", or 真 (shin) meaning "truth, reality" combined with 藤 (dō) meaning "wisteria" or 堂 (dō) meaning "temple, shrine".
Shinpo Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 神宝 or 神寶 (see Shimpō).
Shinpō Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 神宝 or 神寶 (see Shimpō).
Shinso Japanese
From Japanese 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind" and 操 (so, sou, sō) meaning "manipulate, operate"
Shioda Japanese
From Japanese 塩 (shio) meaning "salt" and 田 (ta) meaning "field, rice paddy".
Shiomi Japanese
From Japanese 汐 (shio) meaning "salt, tide, opportunity" and 見 (mi) meaning "sight".
Shippo Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 七宝 (see Shippō).
Shippō Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 七宝 (Shippō) meaning "Shippō", a former village in the district of Toyota in the former Japanese province of Aki in parts of present-day Hiroshima, Japan.
Shirai Japanese
Means "Purple Thunder". From Japanese 紫 (shi) meaning "purple" and 雷 (rai) meaning "thunder". Notable bearers are joshi wrestlers Mio Shirai and Io Shirai.
Shiroi Japanese
Shrio means "white" and i means "well, pit, mineshaft".
Shmidt Russian
Russian form of Schmidt.
Shoaib Arabic, Urdu
From the given name Shoaib.
Shōami Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 正阿弥 (shōami), a sect of kettle brim making, hat brim making, or weapon-end guard making.
Shoami Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 正阿弥 (see Shōami).
Shōaya Japanese (Rare)
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 正阿弥 (see Shōami).
Shoaya Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 正阿弥 (see Shōaya).
Shoham Hebrew
Means "onyx" in Hebrew.
Shohmi Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 正味 (see Shōmi).
Shokry Arabic (Egyptian)
Derived from the given name Shukri.
Sholom Russian
Derived from Old Russian шолом (sholom) meaning "helmet".
Shoumi Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 正味 (see Shōmi).
Shouyu Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Shoyu.
Shpigl Yiddish
Yiddish form of Spiegel.
Shreve English
Altered English variant of Sheriff. In some cases, this surname may have arisen from a nickname.
Shroff Indian, Hindi, Gujarati, Arabic, Urdu, Indian (Parsi)
Originally an occupational name for a cashier, money changer or banker, derived from Gujarati સરાફ (saraf) meaning "bullion merchant", itself ultimately derived from Arabic صراف (sarraf) meaning "teller".
Shrout German
This surname is related to the German surname Schroder which means cut as in a wood cutter etc.
Shteyn Yiddish
Yiddish form of Stein.
Shuaib Arabic
From the given name Shuaib.
Shubin Russian
Derived from Russian шуба (shuba) meaning "fur coat".
Shudai Japanese (Rare)
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 主代 (see Nushiro).
Shukla Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi
Derived from Sanskrit शुक्ल (shukla) meaning "white, bright, pure".
Shukri Arabic
From the given name Shukri.
Shults Jewish (Anglicized, Rare)
The name Shults comes from one of those ancient dukedoms, territories and states that would eventually form a part of present day Germany. At its birth in the Middle Ages, it was used to indicate someone who worked as a town-mayor derived from the medieval name "Schultheis" which has the same meaning.... [more]
Shultz German (Americanized)
Americanized spelling of German Schultz , or a variant spelling of the Jewish name.
Shwets Ukrainian
Variant of Shwetz
Siamak Belarusian
Belarusian Latin spelling of Syamak.
Siason Filipino
From Hokkien 謝孫 (siā-sun), derived from 謝 (siā) meaning "refuse, decline" and 孫 (sun) meaning "grandchild".
Sibley English (British)
From the Anglo-Saxons influence in England. Said to be derived from the ancient Sibbelee, a woman’s Christian name, and has been traced through Sibilla, Sybbly, and finally Sibley. Sibilla was the name of a Greek princess who uttered the ancient oracles, and is represented on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel... [more]
Sicard French
From the given name Sieghard.
Siddig Northern African, Arabic
Derived from Arabic صَدِيق (ṣadīq) meaning "friend" (chiefly Sudanese).
Siddiq Arabic, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Bengali
Derived from Arabic صَدِيق (ṣiddīq) meaning "truthful, veracious".
Sidiqi Pashto, Persian, Afghan
Means "the veracious" from Arabic صَدَقَ (ṣadaqa) meaning "to be truthful, to be sincere". It is also a variant of Persian Sadeghi.
Sieber German
The roots of the German surname Sieber can be traced to the Old Germanic word "Siebmacher," meaning "sieve maker." The surname is occupational in origin, and was most likely originally borne by someone who held this position
Sienko Polish
From the personal name Simon/Symon or Syzon
Siider Estonian
Siider is an Estonian surname meaning "cider".
Siigur Estonian
Siigur is an Estonian surname derived from "sigur" meaning "chicory".
Siimar Estonian
Siimar is an Estonian surname, possibly from a variant of the masculine given name "Siim".
Siirus Estonian
Siirus is an Estonian surname meaning "candor" and "sincerity"; a cognate of the English language Cyrus and the French language Cyrille.
Sikari Punjabi, Bengali, Nepali, Marathi
Means "hunter, huntsman".
Sikdar Indian, Bengali
Alternate transcription of Bengali সিকদার (see Sikder).
Sikder Bengali
From a historical title used to denote a person who owned one quarter of land, derived from Bengali সিকি (siki) meaning "quarter, fourth".
Sikham Thai
From Thai ศรี (si) meaning "glory, honour, splendour" and คำ (kham) meaning "gold".
Sikkel Estonian
Sikkel is an Estonian surname derived from "sikk" meaning "billy goat".
Silang Filipino, Tagalog
Means "mountain pass, path" in Tagalog.
Silber German, Jewish
From Middle High German silber, German Silber "silver"; a metonymic occupational name for a silversmith, or often, in the case of the Jewish surname, an ornamental name.
Silesu Sardinian
Meaning unknown.
Silvia Portuguese (Americanized)
SILVIA is an Americanized version of the Portuguese surname Silva, which is derived from the Latin silvae and Portuguese silva words meaning “forest,” “woodland,” or “jungle.” This variation of the surname SILVA was often adopted by Portuguese immigrants upon arrival to the United States.
Silvio Italian
From the personal name Silvio (Latin Silvius, a derivative of silva "wood").
Simard French (Quebec)
From the Germanic name Siegmar via the French form Simar.
Šimenc Croatian
Derived from the forename Šime.
Similä Finnish
From the given name Simi 3 and the suffix -lä signifying a place.
Simion Romanian
From the given name Simion.
Simkin English
Means "little Sim", Sim being a medieval short form of Simon 1 (cf. Simpkin).
Simkin Jewish
Means "son of Simke", Simke being a diminutive of the Yiddish feminine name Sime (from Hebrew Simcha, literally "joy").
Simmen German (Swiss), Romansh
Derived from the given name Simon 1.
Simoni Italian
Patronymic or plural form of Simone 2
Şimşek Turkish
Means "lightning, flash" in Turkish.
Sinaga Batak
Possibly from the Batak prefix si used for place names and naga meaning "dragon, naga (a type of mythological snake)".
Sinani Albanian
Derived from the given name Sinan.
Şinasi Turkish, Persian
roughly meaning 'Knowing ' or' seeker of knowledge'
Sindik Croatian
Derived from sindik, a type of lawyer or representative that existed in Dalmatia in the Middle Ages.
Sinema Haitian Creole, Swahili, Turkish
The name Ireally doesI mean "Movie Theater" ("Cinema"). Other related words: "Picture, Charades, Bilet."
Singer German
variant of Sänger, in the sense of ‘poet’
Singha Indian, Bengali, Assamese
Derived from Sanskrit सिंह (sinha) meaning "lion".
Singkh Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Nepali, Indian (Sikh)
Alternate transcription of Singh.
Singla Indian, Punjabi
Punjabi variant of Singhal.
Sinise English
The meaning of this surname is unknown. A notable bearer is American actor, Gary Sinise.
Sintas French
Found in the communes of Habas and Osages
Sintes Catalan
Occupational name for a person who sold ribbons, from Catalan cinta meaning "ribbon, strip". This surname is mainly found in the Balearic Islands.
Siopis Greek
From Greek σιωπή (siopi) "silence". Usually a nickname for someone who is always silent, basically the quiet kid.
Sioson Filipino
From Hokkien 小孫 (sió-sun) meaning "small grandchild".
Sipala Italian
From Sicilian sipala "hedge".
Sirait Batak
From the Batak prefix si used for place names and rait meaning "roof frame, hook".
Sirkel Estonian
Sirkel is an Estonian surname meaning "dividers" and "compass" and "circle tool".
Sirota Russian
From Russian сирота (sirota) "orphan", perhaps given to a foundling, or a nickname for someone who was poorly-dressed.
Şişman Turkish
Means "fat, stout" in Turkish.
Sisson English
metronymic from the medieval female personal name Siss, Ciss, short for Sisley, Cecilie, or possibly from a pet form of Sisley (with the old French diminutive suffix -on). variant of Sessions.
Sitwat Thai, Lao, Shan, Zhuang, Chashan, Biao, Cun
Means "colour of heart".
Sjödin Swedish
Combination of Swedish sjö "lake, sea" and the common surname suffix -in.
Sjöman Swedish
Means "seaman, sailor" in Swedish, although this name is more likely to be an ornamental name composed of Swedish sjö "lake, sea" and man "man". A notable bearer is film director Vilgot Sjöman (1924-2006).
Skaggs English
English name of unknown meaning occurring mainly in Hertfordshire. A noted bearer is American country music artist Ricky Skaggs (1954-).
Skaife English
Skaife is a form of Scaife, which is derived from the Old Norse Skeifr meaning "awry, difficult". The first recorded instance of Scaife is in the epic Beowulf... [more]
Skelly Irish
Anglicization of the Gaelic O Scolaidhe, which means student.
Skëndo Albanian
Ancestors of Skënderbeu
Skerry Irish
Variant of Scarry or Scurry.
Sledge English
Sledge. Refers to a sledge as a sled.
Sleigh English
A sled drawn by horses or reindeer, especially one used for passengers.
Słodki Polish
It means "sweet" in Polish.
Slongo Italian
Variant of Longo.
Slonim Jewish
Habitational name from Slonim, a city in Belarus.
Slough English
A very rare surname, possibly of German origins.
Slowik Polish, Jewish
Nickname for someone with a mellifluous voice or a night-time reveler. From Polish slowik "nightingale".
Slucki Belarusian
Means "of Sluck", a town in the Minsk region.
Smarch Ukrainian (Anglicized), Russian (Anglicized)
Smarch is most likely an anglicized form of the surnames Smarchkov, Smarchkova, Smarchi, Smarchevsky, and Smarchevskaya.... [more]
Smiley Scots, English
From elements small and lea meaning "a small clearing" or as a nickname may refer to a person of happy disposition known for smiling.
Smithe English (Rare)
Rare spelling of Smith.
Smoker English
Derived from the Old English word "smoc," meaning "smock" or, literally, "woman's undergarment." The name was most likely originally borne by someone who made or sold smocks.
Smolin Russian
From smola, meaning "tar".
Smolov Russian
From Russian Смола (smola) meaning "resin".
Snidro Italian (Swiss)
Swiss Italian borrowing of Schneider.
Snipes English
Variant spelling of or a patronymic from Snipe. A famous bearer is American actor Wesley Snipes (1962-).
Snyder Dutch, English, German, Yiddish, Jewish
Means "tailor" in Dutch, an occupational name for a person who stitched coats and clothing.... [more]
Snyman Afrikaans
Afrikaans version of the German surname Schneider, which is German for tailor.
Soames English
Denoted a person hailing from a village called Soham in Cambridgeshire, England. The place name itself means "homestead by the lake" from Old English "lake" and ham "farm, homestead"... [more]
Sobral Portuguese
Means "cork oak grove" in Portuguese.
Sodano Italian, Sicilian
nickname or ethnic name from Arabic sawdān "black Negro". nickname from Old Sicilian sudanu "sultan".
Sodero Italian
Probably related to the Greek name Soter, from Ancient Greek σωτήρ (sōtḗr) meaning "saviour".
Sofian Arabic
It is an old and rare Arabic name and its rapid meaning is to walk, fly or float. Among the famous people who were called by this name is the companion Abu Sufyan bin Harb, the father of Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan
Sofian Arabic
Derived from the given name Sufyan.
Søgård Danish
Means "sea farm" indicating a farmstead near the sea or open water.
Sohail Urdu
Derived from the given name Suhail.
Sohrab Persian, Urdu
Derived from the given name Sohrab.
Sointu Finnish, Karelian
"chord (music)"
Solana Spanish (Latin American)
Derived from solano 'place exposed to the sun'
Solano Spanish, Aragonese
From various Spanish place names, which are derived from Spanish solano meaning "place exposed to the sun" (from Late Latin solanus "pertaining to the sun", a derivative of sol "sun")... [more]
Solari Italian
Habitational name from any of various places called "Solaro" or "Solara", from solaro 'site', 'plot', 'meadow', literally "land exposed to the sun".
Soldat Russian, Ukrainian, French, German
Means "soldier" in various languages.
Sollai Italian
Habitational name from Mount Sollai.
Solmaz Turkish
Means "colourfast, unfading" in Turkish.
Sombat Thai
From Thai สมบัติ (sombat) meaning "wealth; fortune; property".
Someya Japanese
From Japanese 染 (some) meaning "dye, colour, paint" and 谷 (ya) meaning "valley".
Somova Russian
Feminine form of Somov. This is borne by Russian ballerina Alina Somova (1985-).
Somsri Thai
From Thai สม (sǒm) meaning "suitable, right" combined with ศรี (sǐi) meaning "honour, glory, splendour".
Sonder Romansh
Derived from the given name Alexander.
Sonley English
Possibly derived from the Old Norse name Sunnulfr.
Sönmez Turkish
Means "eternal, inextinguishable, unquenchable" in Turkish.
Sonoda Japanese
From Japanese 園 or 薗 (sono) meaning "park, garden, orchard" and 田 (ta) meaning "field, rice paddy".
Sonora Spanish
From Spanish sonoro meaning "sonorous", perhaps a nickname for a loud person.
Sonoue Japanese
"Garden under."
Sontag German, Jewish
"sunday;" usually given to a person who was born on a sunday.
Sooäär Estonian
Sooäär is an Estonian surname, meaning "swamp side".
Soodla Estonian
Soodla is an Estonian surname meaning "favorable/beneficial area".
Soomro Pakistani, Sindhi
From the name of the city of سامراء (Sāmarrāʾ) in present-day Iraq. This is the name of a Sindhi tribe in southeastern Pakistan, along with a historical regional dynasty in India (the Soomra).
Sorime Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 反り (sori), the continuative form of 反る (soru) meaning "to curve" and 目 (me) meaning "visual feature", referring to a curved landscape of a field.
Sorlie Norwegian
Habitational name from a common farm name, Sørli, composed of the elements sør ‘south’ + li ‘slope’, ‘hillside’.
Sorlie Scottish
Reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Somhairle.
Sõrmus Estonian
Sõrmus is an Estonian surname meaning "ring" or "annulet".
Soroka Ukrainian, Jewish
From the nickname Soroka meaning "magpie", which indicates a thievish person or a person with a white streak of hair among black hair.
Sōsuke Japanese
From given name “Sōsuke”
Sotelo Spanish
From any of various places in Galicia named Soutelo, derived from Galician souto meaning "grove, plantation".
Sotero Galician, Spanish (?)
From the given name Sotero
Sōtome Japanese
Variant reading of 早乙女 or 五月女 (Saotome).
Sotome Japanese
Variant transcription of 早乙女 or 五月女 (Sōtome).
Sototo Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Japanese Kanji 外当 or 外當 (see Sototō).
Sototō Japanese (Rare)
Variant reading of Japanese Kanji 外当 or 外當 (see Hokaatari).
Soulik Micronesian
Named after the traditional title of chiefs on Pohnpei.
Souris French
Means "mouse" in French.
Souter English, Scottish
Occupational name for a cobbler or shoemaker, derived from Middle English soutere, from Old Norse sutare, ultimately derived from Latin sutor meaning "to sew".
Sovern Surname/English/French/German/Dutch
Sovern is a modified spelling of Sovereign meaning a ruler or monarch.
Soydan Turkish (Modern)
Soy, "lineage, ancestry" and dan "from"; One who has come down from good ancestry (a good family)
Soysal Turkish
Means "noble, highborn" in Turkish.
Špaček Czech
Means "tipcat". Pronounced "sh:pah-CZEK".
Spacek Polish
This is the surname of American actress Sissy Spacek (born December 25, 1949).
Spages Irish
Most likely an Irish surname. It was used in the 1976 movie Alice, Sweet Alice.
Spagna Italian
From Italian spagna "Spain" for a Spaniard or someone who had connections to Spain. Also from the female given name of the same meaning, Italian cognitive of Spain.
Spalla Italian
Means "shoulder".
Spargo Cornish
Cornish: habitational name from Higher or Lower Spargo, in the parish of Mabe, so named from Cornish spern ‘thorn bushes’ + cor ‘enclosure'.
Spaugh German
Was originally "Spach," was changed when first introduced into America