As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

SHADBOLT. Ferguson derives this name from Northern roots, signifying bold in war. I think the last syllable is more likely to be a corruption of the local hold., a dwelling.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


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