Surname

Shinwell

“swan”·“battle”

Shinwell is a surname.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Shinwell is a form of Shimwell. Shimwell is built from elements meaning “swan” and “battle”.

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Where it comes from

Shinwell is a form of Shimwell. Shimwell comes from Old Norse.

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Shinwell’s family of names

In English usage, Shinwell as a surname has a related form in Shimwell.

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