Selick

Selick is a surname of relatively limited use in English-language records. The precise origins and historical distribution of the name are not clearly documented in widely available reference sources. It appears sporadically in North American and European records, and like many surnames, may reflect multiple, independent family lines and migration histories. Spelling variations have occurred over time in different regions, contributing to a scattered distribution in genealogical materials.

The best-known bearer of the name is Henry Selick (born 1952), an American filmmaker and stop-motion animator. Selick is known for directing The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), James and the Giant Peach (1996), and Coraline (2009). His work has been influential in contemporary animation, notable for its distinctive visual style, meticulous puppetry, and darkly whimsical storytelling.

Due to its relative rarity, there are few other publicly documented individuals with the surname Selick, and the name is not associated with a single, well-defined regional origin in popular reference works. As a result, Selick remains primarily of interest to genealogists and fans of Henry Selick’s films.