SKEFFINGTON
Skeffington
Skeffington is a surname of English origin believed to have originated from the place name Skeffington in Leicestershire, England. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Sceotf," which means a shooter or archer, combined with "inga," indicating association or lineage. The name was used to refer to someone from the village of Skeffington.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Skeffington dates back to the 13th century in Leicestershire, where the Skeffington family held lands and had significant influence. The family name has since spread across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Skeffington include Sir William Skeffington, a prominent English soldier and Lord Deputy of Ireland in the 16th century, known for his military exploits and governance in Ireland.
Over time, the surname Skeffington has maintained a presence, albeit less commonly than other surnames, in both England and other parts of the English-speaking world. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and history, embodying the legacy of the families that have borne it over the centuries.
There are approximately 330 people named Skeffington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Skeffington.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brendan
- Brian
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Anne
- Brenda
- Bridget
- Donna
- Emma
- Gillian
- Karen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Teresa
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