About Shackelton
The surname Shackleton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Scacca" or "Scacan" combined with the word "tun," meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Shackleton is "the settlement of Scacca" or "the enclosure of Scacca." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place named Shackleton or Shackleton's Farm.
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The surname Shackelton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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