About Nettleship
The surname Nettleship is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "netel" meaning "nettle" and "sceap" meaning "sheep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or near nettles, or possibly for someone who lived in an area where nettles were abundant. The name may also have been given to someone who raised or tended sheep in a place where nettles grew.
The surname Nettleship is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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