About Shiell
The surname Shiell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sìol," meaning "seed" or "descendant." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the descendant of someone named Sìol. Over time, the spelling evolved to Shiell. The name is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and its diaspora.
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The surname Shiell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiell 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 Shiell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shiell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shiell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.