Shakespere etymology

Etymology:

The surname Shakespeare is a combination of two Old English words:

• "schak" or "sceaft" (Old English for "spear")
• "pere" or "spere" (Old English for "pear")

Meaning:

The surname Shakespeare literally means "shaker of the spear" or "pear tree shaker."

Origin:

The Shakespeare surname is thought to have originated in the early Middle Ages in England. It was likely given to someone who earned a living by shaking pears off trees or to a spear wielder.

The most famous bearer of the Shakespeare surname is the renowned playwright, poet, and actor William Shakespeare (1564-1616). However, there were many other individuals named Shakespeare before and after him, and the name remains a common surname in English-speaking countries today.

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