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Shapiro

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Name — A surname of Yiddish origin, tracing back to the German city of Speyer.

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Etymology

From Yiddish שאַפּיראָ (shapiro), derived from the medieval name for Speyer, Germany; related forms include Spira, Spiro, and Sapir.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shapiro” mean?

The word “Shapiro” means a surname of Yiddish origin, tracing back to the German city of Speyer. In plain terms, a Jewish surname whose roots trace to a German city.

How do you pronounce “Shapiro”?

“Shapiro” is pronounced shuh-PEER-roh (/ʃəˈpɪɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shapiro” in a sentence?

Here is “Shapiro” used in a sentence: “The Shapiro family emigrated from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s.”

What part of speech is “Shapiro”?

“Shapiro” is a name.

Where does the word “Shapiro” come from?

The word “Shapiro” comes from German. From Yiddish שאַפּיראָ (shapiro), derived from the medieval name for Speyer, Germany; related forms include Spira, Spiro, and Sapir.

Is “Shapiro” a common word?

“Shapiro” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Related words

Sapir Sapiro Schapira Schapiro Shapeero Shapera Shapero Shapira Spiro Szapiro Szpiro

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