Shelvey Family History

Perhaps a locative name from one or more of the three places in east Kent whose names derive from Old English scylfing scelfing ‘shelf of land level ground’. Shelvingford in Hoath is recorded as Scheluyngg' in the 13th century.

Shelvin in Barham is recorded as Chelwing' in 1275, and the lost Shelving in Woodnesborough is recorded as Selinge in 1086, Shelwyng in 1431, and Shelving in 1799.

There is however no certainty of a connection between the medieval and post-medieval bearers cited below.

See Shelley (2).