Shipperley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Shipperley

What does the name Shipperley mean?

This surname is derived from a nickname as in 'the shepherd's son.' 1

Early Origins of the Shipperley family

The surname Shipperley was first found in Cumberland, England where John Schephirdson was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for 1332. 2

A very rare surname, the next record of the family was almost one hundred years later in Durham where the source "History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham" listed John Shepherdson in 1423. The Fabric Rolls of York Minster: Wills and Inventories (Surtees Society) lists Alice Shipperdon in Yorkshire, but no date was given and William Shipperdson was later listed in County Durham. 1

Early History of the Shipperley family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shipperley research. Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1708 and 1738 are included under the topic Early Shipperley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Shipperley Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Shepperdson, Shipperdson, Schipperdson, Schepperdson, Shepherdson, Sheperdson, Sheppardson, Shipardson, Shepperson, Sheperson, Shiparson, Sheparson, Shepparson, Shipson, Shepson, Sheppson and many more.

Early Notables of the Shipperley family

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Shipperley migration to the United States +

Shipperley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Madden Shipperley, who arrived in Dallas Co. TX in 1891
J. M. Shipperley, who settled in Dallas Co. TX in 1891

Contemporary Notables of the name Shipperley (post 1700) +

Neil Jason Shipperley (b. 1974), English former professional footballer for the England U21 National Team (1993-1995), current manager of North Greenford United
David John "Dave" Shipperley (1952-2017), English former professional footballer, father of Neil Shipperley

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)