Shapiro
The origin of the surname Shapiro
Shapiro derives from the German city of Speyer, an important centre of medieval Jewish life.
What kind of surname is Shapiro?
Shapiro is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Hebrew naming tradition — you can read how Hebrew surnames were formed on our Hebrew last names page.
Variants & spellings of Shapiro
You may also see this surname written as:
- Spiro
Other Hebrew surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Shapiro mean?
The surname Shapiro means From Speyer. Shapiro derives from the German city of Speyer, an important centre of medieval Jewish life.
Where does the surname Shapiro come from?
Shapiro is a surname of Hebrew origin.
What kind of surname is Shapiro?
Shapiro is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Shapiro?
Variant spellings of Shapiro include Spiro.
What are other Hebrew surnames?
Other Hebrew surnames include Abramovich, Adler, Ben-David, Cohen, Friedman, Goldberg.