Shapiro
Shapiro (name) means a surname of Yiddish origin, tracing back to the German city of Speyer. Example: “The Shapiro family emigrated from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s.”
How to use Shapiro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Jewish surname whose roots trace to a German city.
Word forms
Shapiros plural
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The _____ family emigrated from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s.
Etymology
From Yiddish שאַפּיראָ (shapiro), derived from the medieval name for Speyer, Germany; related forms include Spira, Spiro, and Sapir.
Rhymes for Shapiro
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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.
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