MASKILL
Maskill
Maskill is a surname of British origin that is predominantly found in the Yorkshire region of England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse personal name "Asketill", composed of the elements "askr" (meaning ash tree) and "ketill" (meaning cauldron or helmet).
The name Maskill is relatively rare and has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is mostly concentrated in areas with strong Viking influence, suggesting a possible Norse connection.
Individuals bearing the surname Maskill have been associated with various professions and occupations throughout history. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to have traits or characteristics associated with ash trees or cauldrons.
Today, those bearing the surname Maskill can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and dispersal of families over time. The name continues to have historical and cultural significance, representing a part of Britain's diverse and complex genealogical tapestry.
There are approximately 489 people named Maskill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Maskill.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Gary
- John
- Kenneth
- Lee
- Michael
- Shaun
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steven
- Stuart
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Diane
- Donna
- Emma
- Louise
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan