FILSHIE
Filshie
Filshie is a Scottish surname with its origins in the medieval period. The surname is of territorial origin, deriving from the former lands of Filshie in the county of Ayrshire, Scotland. The place name is thought to have Gaelic roots, but its exact meaning is not definitively known.
The Filshie family held prominent positions in Ayrshire, and the surname has spread to other parts of Scotland and England over the centuries. Like many Scottish surnames, Filshie may have variations in spelling, such as Filshill or Filshy.
The Filshie surname is relatively rare but has a continued presence in the United Kingdom and beyond. Those bearing the surname can take pride in their Scottish heritage and the historical significance of their family name.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 97 people named Filshie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Filshie.