The Schilling Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Schilling, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Schilling family crest.
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Origin of the Schilling name
Schilling is a German name from the coin, the schilling, used across the German lands from the early Middle Ages. It was often a nickname for someone who owed a rent or due of one schilling, or for a man known for his money. Such names of coins and payments are common in medieval tax registers. The surname is spread across northern and central Germany.
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Schilling name FAQ
What does the Schilling name mean?
From the schilling coin. Common variants include Schillinger, Schelling, Skilling.
Where does the Schilling surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Poland.
Is there a Schilling coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Schilling crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schilling coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).