SKELLERN
Skellern
Skellern is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Scealdheard," meaning "shield-hard." This surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England.
Notable Individuals:
One of the most famous bearers of the Skellern surname was Peter Skellern (1947-2017), a renowned English singer-songwriter and music producer. He achieved critical and commercial success in the music industry throughout the 1970s, with hits such as "You're a Lady" and "Hold On to Love."
Genealogy:
The Skellern surname has been traced back through various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and other genealogical sources. It has been found predominantly in regions of England, such as Yorkshire and Staffordshire.
Cultural References:
The Skellern surname may also be referenced in various works of fiction or art, indicative of its historical and cultural significance within British society.
Variants:
Variants of the Skellern surname may include Skelling, Skellon, and Skellane, among others. These variations may have developed over time due to factors such as regional accents or historical spelling variations.
There are approximately 355 people named Skellern in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Skellern.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Terry
Female
- Barbara
- Dayna
- Elizabeth
- Kate
- Lucy
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.