About Shells
The surname Shells is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scealu," meaning "shell." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a shell-shaped feature or a person who collected shells. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a shell-like physical attribute or a metaphorical reference to someone with a hard exterior but a soft interior.
The surname Shells is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shells 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 Shells is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shells in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shells using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.