About Snelling
The surname Snelling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Snell, meaning "quick" or "active." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was swift or agile. Over time, the suffix "-ing" was added, which was commonly used to indicate "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, the surname Snelling can be interpreted as "son of Snell" or "descendant of the quick one."
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