About Shilling
The surname Shilling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scilling," which was a unit of currency in medieval England. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or dealt in shillings, such as a money changer or a merchant. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was wealthy or had a reputation for being thrifty. Overall, the surname Shilling is associated with financial or monetary connotations.
The surname Shilling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shilling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shilling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shilling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.