Self Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Self last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Self last name
Meaning of the Self last name: sea wolf. Self is an English surname from the Old English first name Sæwulf, "sea wolf", worn short over the centuries. The last name is most common in Norfolk and Suffolk. Curiously, the family name has nothing to do with the everyday word self, even though the two now look exactly the same.
Arms associated with the Self name
Heraldry associated with the Self surname uses a few strong colours, and each coat of arms has its own blazon.
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Self name FAQ
What does the Self name mean?
Sea wolf. Common variants include Selfe, Saul.
Where does the Self surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Self coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Self coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).