The Jewish surname Shik has a few distinct origins. In the first case, this name was formed as an acronym of the phrase Shem Yisrael Kodesh - SHYK. This phrase means "the name of Israel is holy." The second derivation is from an acronym of the name of a famous rabbi from the 16th century, Shmuel Yehudah Katzenellenbogen. This two meanings are not uncommon as many Jewish surnames are actually adaptations of traditional or reverential phrases or names.
Another possibility for some Ashkenazic Jews, would have been to adopt, or have been given by authorities, a name common with the dominant culture of the area in which they inhabited. Therefore, this may also have been taken from the German Shcick, which means "fitting," "polished" or "proper."
Shik Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schick, Shick, Shik, Schicke, Schickele, Scicker and many more.
