About Shellman
The surname Shellman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceald," meaning "shallow," and "mann," meaning "man." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow body of water or a man-made pool. Over time, the surname Shellman has evolved and may also have been used as an occupational name for someone involved in the fishing or shellfish industry.
The surname Shellman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shellman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Shellman is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shellman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shellman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.