SCHILLING
Schilling
The surname Schilling is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German word 'schillinc' meaning a silver coin. It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone who paid in Schillings, or perhaps as an occupational name for a moneyer. The currency was widely used across German-speaking regions, reflecting the prevalence of the surname in Germany and Austria.
The name might have been introduced to England during the medieval period, possibly by immigrants or through trade contacts. Over time, variations in spelling have emerged, such as Schillin, Shilling, Schillinger, or Schellin. Migration trends and international connections have led to the dispersal of the surname globally.
The Schilling family has likely contributed to various facets of British society, including business, academia, the arts, politics, and beyond. Members of this family may have left their mark on history through their achievements or innovations.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Schilling can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and continue to preserve their family heritage. Research into lineage and genealogy has enabled the tracing of the Schilling name through generations, shedding light on the diverse paths this family has taken.
Typical given names associated with the Schilling surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Klaus
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anna
- Barbara
- Benedicte
- Britta
- Claudia
- Diana
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Rachel
- Sheila
- Susan
- Valerie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Chilin
- Chilli
- Chillingham
- Chillington
- Chipling
- Chisling
- Sailing
- Salling
- Scaling
- Schelling
- Schiling
- Schilli
- Schillig
- Schillinger
- Schillings
- Schling
- Schooling
- Schuiling
- Selling
- Shelling
- Shilin
- Shiling
- Shilingis
- Shillin
- Shilling
- Shillingford
- Shillingham
- Shillinglan
- Shillinglaw
- Shillings
- Shillington
- Shillong
- Sieling
- Silling
- Sillings
- Skelling
- Skilling
- Skillings
- Swilling
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 217 people named Schilling in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Schilling.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Famous people named Schilling
- Taylor Schilling - American actress
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.