SPELLER
Speller
The surname Speller is of Old English origin, deriving from the word "spelere", meaning a storyteller or reciter. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who recited stories or poetry.
The Speller surname is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. It is believed that the name may have been introduced to Britain by the Normans during the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Speller have been involved in a variety of occupations and activities. The name has been linked to professions such as scholars, teachers, and entertainers. Notable individuals with the surname Speller have made contributions to fields such as literature, education, and the arts.
Today, the surname Speller continues to be present in England and in various parts of the world where descendants of British immigrants have settled. The name holds a historical significance as a reminder of the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Old English period in Britain.
There are approximately 1,862 people named Speller in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,458th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Speller.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Marcelle
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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