SHILLIDAY
Shilliday
Shilliday is a surname of British origin, thought to have originated in Scotland. The name is believed to be of topographical origin, therefore deriving from the Old English word ‘scylfe’, meaning a shelf or ledge of land. However, it is also possible that the name comes from a Gaelic origin, with similar-sounding surnames found in Irish and Scottish records.
Records indicate that the surname Shilliday has been present in various parts of the British Isles for centuries, with notable concentrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The name has evolved over time, with different spellings such as Shilladay and Shilladi emerging.
Individuals bearing the surname Shilliday have been noted in a variety of historical records, including census documents, birth, marriage, and death records, and military registers. This suggests that the Shilliday family has held a presence in British society for many generations.
The surname Shilliday continues to be found in the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of the original bearers carrying on the family name. The historical significance of the Shilliday name contributes to its presence in genealogical records and family histories, preserving the legacy of this distinguished British surname.
There are approximately 174 people named Shilliday in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Shilliday.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Craig
- David
- George
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Mervyn
- Robert
- Samuel
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Alison
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Isobel
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sanchia
- Sarah