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UK surname

Schilling

A nickname-derived surname referring to someone with a lively or boisterous temperament, or an occupational name for a wine taster.

In the 1881 census there were 108 people recorded with the Schilling surname, ranking it #18,888 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 164, ranked #22,314, down from #18,888 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mid Sussex, Tower Hamlets and South Kesteven.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Schilling is 198 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 51.9%.

1881 census count

108

Ranked #18,888

Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

1901

198 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Schilling had 108 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,888 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 198 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Schilling surname distribution map

The map shows where the Schilling surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Schilling surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Schilling over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 24 #29,038
1861 historical 22 #31,140
1881 historical 108 #18,888
1891 historical 132 #19,976
1901 historical 198 #15,213
1911 historical 177 #16,129
1997 modern 122 #23,917
1998 modern 136 #23,013
1999 modern 138 #22,983
2000 modern 130 #23,785
2001 modern 129 #23,557
2002 modern 132 #23,680
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 127 #24,224
2005 modern 134 #23,406
2006 modern 137 #23,270
2007 modern 135 #23,824
2008 modern 143 #23,160
2009 modern 148 #23,141
2010 modern 159 #22,577
2011 modern 158 #22,473
2012 modern 158 #22,460
2013 modern 166 #22,075
2014 modern 167 #22,180
2015 modern 164 #22,325
2016 modern 164 #22,314

Geography

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Where Schillings are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Lambeth, St Mary Islington and Keighley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Mid Sussex, Tower Hamlets, South Kesteven, Haringey and Stockport. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 3
2 St Pancras London (North Districts)
3 Lambeth London (South Districts)
4 St Mary Islington London (North Districts)
5 Keighley Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Mid Sussex 003 Mid Sussex
2 Tower Hamlets 033 Tower Hamlets
3 South Kesteven 014 South Kesteven
4 Haringey 030 Haringey
5 Stockport 040 Stockport

Forenames

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First names often paired with Schilling

These lists show first names that appear often with the Schilling surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Schilling

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Schilling, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Schilling surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Schilling household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Schilling is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Schilling is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Schilling falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Schilling is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Schilling, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Schilling

The surname Schilling originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was derived from the Old High German word "schilling," which referred to a unit of currency used during that time period.

In its earliest form, the name Schilling was often spelled as "Schillinc" or "Schillink," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the Germanic languages. It first appeared in historical records as an occupational surname, given to individuals involved in minting or handling coins, particularly the shilling currency.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Schilling name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Ecclesiae Ravennatensis, a 10th-century manuscript from the city of Ravenna in Italy, which lists a certain "Peredeo Schillinc" among its entries.

In the 12th century, the name Schilling was documented in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony. This record mentions a "Henricus Schilling" who lived in the region during that time.

Notable individuals with the surname Schilling throughout history include:

1. Friedrich von Schilling (1535-1608), a German military officer and diplomat who served under Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. 2. Johannes Schilling (1535-1592), a German jurist and legal scholar who wrote extensively on Roman law and legal theory. 3. Johann Schilling (1828-1910), a German-American architect and civil engineer known for his work on the Brooklyn Bridge and other iconic structures in New York City. 4. Curt Schilling (born 1966), a former American professional baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 5. Rebecca Schilling (born 1973), an American author and entrepreneur known for her work in the field of personal development and self-help literature.

While the Schilling surname is most commonly associated with German-speaking regions, it has also been found in various other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, where it may have derived from the Dutch word "schelling," which also referred to a type of currency.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Schilling families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Schilling surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 37 Schillings recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.51x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 37 3.51x
Surrey 24 4.68x
Warwickshire 8 3.01x
Kent 7 1.95x
Yorkshire 7 0.67x
Buckinghamshire 5 7.85x
Glamorgan 5 2.73x
Sussex 4 2.25x
Lancashire 3 0.24x
Nottinghamshire 3 2.11x
Lincolnshire 2 1.19x
Cheshire 1 0.43x
Durham 1 0.32x
Hampshire 1 0.46x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 19 Schillings recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.61x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 19 18.61x
Newington 12 30.84x
St Pancras London 12 14.15x
Lambeth 9 9.80x
Birmingham 7 7.91x
Keighley 7 62.89x
Beckenham 6 127.66x
Cardiff St Mary 5 49.51x
Langley Marish 5 641.03x
Mile End New Town 5 347.22x
Hove 4 51.35x
Liverpool 3 3.95x
Nottingham St Mary 3 8.17x
Battersea 2 5.16x
Aston 1 1.37x
Bishopwearmouth 1 3.72x
Camberwell 1 1.49x
Deptford St Paul 1 3.61x
Gainsborough 1 25.19x
Great Grimsby 1 9.35x
St Faith Winchester 1 99.01x
St George Hanover 1 7.27x
Tranmere 1 11.70x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Schilling surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Louisa 4
Alice 3
Caroline 3
Florence 3
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Jane 2
Mary 2
Sarah 2
Adelaide 1
Aimy 1
Ann 1
Catherine 1
Don 1
Elenor 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Erness 1
Esther 1
Florey 1
Fredricka 1
Gertrude 1
Harriett 1
Jennetta 1
Josephine 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Laura 1
Madeline 1
Margaritha 1
Marguerita 1
Maria 1
Marie 1
Maud 1
Rosine 1
S. 1
Willis 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Schilling surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Frederick 4
Albert 3
Carl 3
Edward 3
George 3
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Franz 2
Henry 2
Jacob 2
Joseph 2
Peter 2
William 2
Andrew 1
Arnold 1
Auguston 1
Christian 1
Conrad 1
Frank 1
Fredk. 1
G.F. 1
Herbert 1
Hermann 1
Isaac 1
J.S. 1
Jas. 1
Jno. 1
Julius 1
Lebreiht 1
Maximilian 1
Oscar 1
Robert 1
Sidney 1
Sydney 1
W.H. 1
Wilford 1

FAQ

Schilling surname: questions and answers

How common was the Schilling surname in 1881?

In 1881, 108 people were recorded with the Schilling surname. That placed it at #18,888 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Schilling surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Schilling a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Schilling surname mean?

A nickname-derived surname referring to someone with a lively or boisterous temperament, or an occupational name for a wine taster.

What does the Schilling map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Schilling bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.