SHILLITO
Shillito
Shillito is a surname of English origin that is believed to have its roots in the region of Yorkshire. The name is derived from the medieval English personal name "Scelot," which itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Skjoldr" meaning shield. The name Shillito is classified as a habitation name, indicating that the original bearers of the surname likely hailed from a place called Shillito or a similar sounding location.
The Shillito surname is relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing this name found in the United Kingdom, particularly in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries due to migration patterns.
Notable individuals with the surname Shillito include Thomas Shillito, a prominent 19th-century British industrialist and philanthropist involved in the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire.
The Shillito surname carries a sense of heritage and regional identity, reflecting the historical connections of the bearers to the Yorkshire region. Like many English surnames, Shillito serves as a link to the past, preserving the memory of those who bore the name and the places they once called home.
There are approximately 1,271 people named Shillito in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,126th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Shillito.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Brenda
- Carol
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
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