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Shippen

Shippen

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A family name used in English-speaking countries
  • proper noun
translation icon : Shippen
  • Mr. Shippen is known for his remarkable collection of vintage books.
  • Mr. Shippen
  • Mrs. Shippen
  • Peggy Shippen

Examples

  • Mr. Shippen stayed in his library, while Mrs. Shippen and the girls were in the parlor, knitting and sewing.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • At times, I would bring Mr. Shippen tea in the afternoon.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Is this what working in the Shippen house has done to you?

    Fiction book (1994)

  • "Is this what living in the fancy Shippen house has done for you?" Henry Job asked.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • I had lived in the Shippen household for these past two months, and he knew it.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • "I have a social problem, Mr. Shippen," Arnold said in his deep voice.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • But Mr. and Mrs. Shippen were out; the servants were too afraid to tattle.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • "When are the three hundred Hessian prisoners due in the city?" Mr. Shippen asked.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The Shippen family hosted an elegant dinner party last weekend.

  • Everyone in town recognizes the Shippen name due to their long-standing reputation.

Surface Forms

Shippen main

Etymology

Shippen as a family name comes from the same old words sheep and pen, meaning 'sheep pen', so the name likely began for people who lived by or worked in animal pens and was passed down to their children.