SALLIS
Sallis
The surname Sallis is of English origin and is primarily found in the North Yorkshire region of England. The name is derived from the Old French personal name "Salle," which is of Germanic origin and means "hall" or "dwelling." Over time, the surname Sallis has been recorded with various spelling variations, including Salliss, Salleys, and Sallese.
The Sallis family has a long history in the Yorkshire area, with records dating back to the medieval period. They were predominantly landowners and farmers, and some branches of the family were known for their involvement in local trade and commerce.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Sallis include Peter Sallis (1921-2017), a well-known British actor famous for his role as the voice of Wallace in the animated Wallace and Gromit films. Peter Sallis was highly regarded for his distinctive voice and contribution to British entertainment.
The Sallis surname continues to be present in the Yorkshire region and has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and overseas due to migration and emigration patterns over the centuries. Today, individuals with the surname Sallis can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
Typical given names associated with the Sallis surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Celis
- Saell
- Sahli
- Sailey
- Saili
- Sailly
- Sails
- Salais
- Salas
- Sales
- Sali
- Salia
- Salias
- Salice
- Salie
- Salig
- Salih
- Salij
- Salik
- Salim
- Salins
- Salis
- Saliss
- Salisse
- Salisu
- Saliu
- Saliy
- Sall
- Sallai
- Sallas
- Salles
- Salley
- Salli
- Sallick
- Sallie
- Sallin
- Salliss
- Sallitt
- Sallows
- Salls
- Sally
- Salus
- Saly
- Salz
- Sauls
- Sayles
- Sayliss
- Scali
- Scalise
- Scalisi
- Scalley
- Scally
- Seales
- Sealise
- Sealley
- Seally
- Seals
- Seilis
- Selis
- Selles
- Selli
- Sellie
- Sellis
- Sells
- Shallis
- Silles
- Sills
- Sils
- Skalley
- Skalli
- Skally
- Sles
- Ssali
- Zalis
- Zalli
- Zalys
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,154 people named Sallis in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,612th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Sallis.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Sallis
- Peter Sallis - Actor and voice actor (1921 to 2017)
- Crispian Sallis - Art director
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.