SHILL
Shill
Overview:
Shill is a surname of British origin, its etymology traces back to the Old English word "scylf," meaning a ledge or shelf. The surname is found predominantly in the southern region of England, particularly in the county of Surrey.
History:
The Shill surname is believed to have emerged as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent ledge or cliff, giving rise to the name which has been passed down through generations. Variants of the surname include Shille and Shilling.
Notable Individuals:
Notable individuals with the surname Shill include:
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John Shill (1762–1836) - A famous British navigator and explorer known for his expeditions to uncharted territories around the globe.
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Eleanor Shill (1900–1978) - A renowned British writer and poet, known for her contributions to English literature in the mid-20th century.
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Henry Shill (1895–1967) - A distinguished British scientist and inventor, credited for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics.
Present Day:
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Shill can be found across the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, with notable concentrations in the southern counties of England. The name continues to hold historical significance and contributes to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 292 people named Shill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Shill.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- James
- Jason
- Jhoton
- John
- Martin
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- Steven
- Todd
Female
- Alison
- Emma
- Helen
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Louise
- Marjorie
- Maxine
- Pauline
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Chill
- Chille
- Chell
- Chall
- Schall
- Schaal
- Chil
- Chills
- Chilles
- Chail
- Chils
- Cheall
- Chelle
- Shil
- Shila
- Shilla
- Schill
- Schille
- Schils
- Shaal
- Shail
- Shaill
- Shails
- Shal
- Shale
- Shali
- Shall
- Shalla
- Shalli
- Shallie
- Shallo
- Shalloe
- Shalloo
- Shally
- Shaul
- Shawl
- Sheal
- Sheel
- Sheell
- Sheil
- Sheila
- Sheill
- Sheils
- Shel
- Sheli
- Shell
- Shelle
- Shellie
- Shells
- Shelly
- Shiell
- Shiells
- Shiely
- Shills
- Chaillou
- Schaill
- Schaul
- Shaile
- Shala
- Shalley
- Shallow
- Shalo
- Shalu
- Shalz
- Sheail
- Sheally
- Sheills
- Shela
- Shelley
- Shels
- Shieal
- Shiel
- Shiil
- Shile
- Cheal
- Cheale
- Sheild
- Shellis
- Shield
- Sholl
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.