Schelen Name Origin and Family Crest

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Scheel could easily become Schelen. Name scholars give the meaning as “Squinting”.

A variant of Scheel

Schelen is listed among the recognised spellings of Scheel. Other spellings include Scheele.

Schelen by the numbers

Schelen coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Scheel surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Schelen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.