SELMES
Selmes
Selmes is an English locational surname, deriving from the Middle English word seldenes, meaning "dwelling place of a stranger" or "dwelling place of a merchant." The surname is believed to have originated in the medieval period and is primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent.
The first recorded instance of the Selmes surname dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Sussex, suggesting that the family has a long history in the region. Over the centuries, the surname has evolved through various spellings including Sellems, Selmess, and Selmis, before settling on its current form of Selmes.
Individuals bearing the surname Selmes have been involved in a variety of occupations, with records indicating that they were predominantly farmers, merchants, and tradespeople. The Selmes family has also been actively involved in local communities, contributing to the cultural and economic landscape of the areas where they resided.
Today, the surname Selmes is relatively rare, but those who bear it can take pride in their heritage and connection to the history of England. The surname serves as a reminder of the past and the enduring legacy of the families that have carried it through the generations.
There are approximately 419 people named Selmes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Selmes.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Douglas
- Jeremy
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Nigel
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Emma
- Jane
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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