SILLARS

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Sillars

Sillars is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic "MacSillear". The name is found mostly in the western parts of Scotland, with historical ties to the region of Galloway. Variants of the surname include Siller, Sillar, and Sillers.

The exact meaning of the surname Sillars is not definitively known; however, it is thought to have derived from the Gaelic "MacSaoir", meaning "son of the carpenter". The name may have been given to those who worked as carpenters or craftsmen in wood.

Historically, the Sillars family name has been associated with various achievements and contributions, particularly in the fields of traditional crafts, woodworking, and carpentry. The surname has also been linked to individuals who held positions of authority or skill within their communities.

Today, individuals with the surname Sillars can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of the original Scottish bearers of the name residing in various countries. The surname continues to carry a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting its origins in the rich cultural tapestry of Scotland.

There are approximately 537 people named Sillars in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Sillars.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Daniel
David
Donald
Duncan
James
John
Kenneth
Robert
Steven
Stuart
Thomas
Vincent
William

Female

Amanda
Anne
Catherine
Elizabeth
Emma
Jacqueline
Laura
Margaret
Patricia
Sarah

Similar and related surnames

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