SHILLING
Entry: Shilling
The surname Shilling is of Old English origin, derived from the word "scilling," which was a unit of currency in medieval England. The Shilling surname is classified as a metonymic surname, meaning it was likely originally bestowed upon or adopted by individuals owing a shilling or working in some way with shillings.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Shilling dates back to the 13th century, where it is found in English historical records. The name has been documented in various forms over the centuries, including Schilling, Shylling, and Schylyng. The Shilling surname is most commonly found in southern England, particularly in the counties of Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent.
Individuals bearing the surname Shilling have been associated with various occupations and social statuses throughout history, including merchants, traders, and even minters of currency. Notable individuals with the surname Shilling have made contributions to fields such as business, politics, and academia.
Today, the surname Shilling remains relatively uncommon but continues to be carried by families with roots in England and the wider English-speaking world. The name serves as a reminder of England's medieval currency system and the historical significance of the shilling as a unit of exchange.
Typical given names associated with the Shilling surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anita
- Deborah
- Diane
- Emma
- Janet
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Chilin
- Salling
- Sailing
- Schelling
- Chillingham
- Schiling
- Shillin
- Schilling
- Schillinger
- Schillings
- Schling
- Selling
- Shelling
- Shilin
- Shiling
- Shillingford
- Shillingham
- Shillinglan
- Shillinglaw
- Shillings
- Shillington
- Shillong
- Sieling
- Silling
- Sillings
- Skilling
- Skillings
- Swilling
- Schuiling
- Sellings
- Shibling
- Shilingis
- Shillie
- Shipling
- Skelling
- Shillingsford
- Shing
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,343 people named Shilling in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,855th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Shilling.
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
Famous people named Shilling
- David Shilling - Fashion designer
- Eric Shilling - Opera singer (1920 to 2006)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.