Shellabarger

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or a compound of German elements indicating a location or occupational origin.

Etymology

The etymology is uncertain; it may be a German place name or a compound surname combining multiple elements. The '-barger' element could relate to a location or occupation.

About the Shellabarger Surname

A rare German-American surname with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from a German place name. The name appears concentrated in specific American regions with limited historical documentation.

Distribution

Found primarily in the United States, particularly in the Midwest, suggesting German-American heritage.

Notable Bearers

Samuel Shellabarger (American author and politician)

People with the Shellabarger Surname