Shatners

Shatners is a surname of Yiddish origin. It is a patronymic name, meaning it derives from a father's given name. The root of the name is likely "Shatner," which itself can be traced back to the German word "Schätzer," meaning "appraiser" or "estimator." Alternatively, it may have originated from the Hebrew word "shtar" or "shtare," referring to a legal document, possibly indicating an ancestor involved in legal professions or as a scribe. The suffix "-er" is a common German suffix indicating a person who performs a certain action or has a certain occupation. Therefore, Shatners likely signifies "son of Shatner" or a descendant of someone associated with appraising, estimating, or perhaps legal documentation. This surname is most commonly found among Ashkenazi Jewish communities. Notable individuals bearing the surname Shatner, such as actor William Shatner, have contributed to its recognition. The distribution of the surname is most prevalent in North America, particularly the United States and Canada, with smaller populations in other parts of the world.