TheNameDBShell
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or a descriptive term related to shells or a shell-shaped feature.
Etymology
May derive from Old English 'scell' (shell) or from a topographic feature. Alternatively, it could be a shortened form of longer surnames.
About the Shell Surname
A short English surname with uncertain origins, possibly topographic or descriptive in nature. The name appears in various English-speaking regions with limited historical documentation.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Art Shell (American football player and coach)