SELLERS
Sellers
Sellers is a British surname of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English word "seller," meaning someone who sells goods. The name likely originated as a nickname for a tradesperson or merchant.
Distribution:
The surname Sellers is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with strong historical connections to commerce and trade.
Notable Individuals:
- Peter Sellers (1925–1980): Renowned British actor and comedian, best known for his roles in classic films such as The Pink Panther series.
- Dame Joan Harcourt Sellers (b. 1949): Esteemed British economist and academic, specialising in international trade and development.
- Mark Sellers (b. 1975): Accomplished British entrepreneur and founder of a successful retail chain.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Sellers include Sellars and Celler.
Coat of Arms:
The Sellers family coat of arms typically features symbols representing trade, wealth, and prosperity, reflecting the occupation associated with the surname.
Genealogy:
Historical records suggest that the Sellers surname has been present in British society for centuries, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions across the country.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 4,668 people named Sellers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,017th most common surname in Britain. Around 72 in a million people in Britain are named Sellers.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Julie
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Cellers
- Celler
- Cellars
- Cellar
- Sellars
- Celliers
- Cellier
- Celer
- Seller
- Sailers
- Sailler
- Saler
- Sallares
- Sallars
- Saller
- Sallers
- Sallier
- Scaller
- Sealer
- Seeler
- Seiler
- Seiller
- Selar
- Seler
- Selers
- Selier
- Sellar
- Sellears
- Sellery
- Sellier
- Sellor
- Sellors
- Seyler
- Sieler
- Skeller
- Sleers
- Szeller
- Zeler
- Zeller
- Saaler
- Sahler
- Sailer
- Salier
- Sallery
- Salyer
- Sayler
- Scaler
- Sellards
- Sellas
- Selless
- Sellez
- Selyer
- Shallers
- Sillers
- Skellern
- Sollers
- Zehler
- Zeiler
- Zellar
- Zieler
- Sillars
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.