SKIGGS
Skiggs
Skiggs is a British surname that is believed to have originated in the county of Norfolk in East Anglia. The etymology of the name is not definitively known, but it may have derived from a local place name or a personal name.
Surnames like Skiggs often have historical significance, either describing the ancestral occupation, character traits, or physical characteristics of the original bearer. However, the specific meaning or origin of the surname Skiggs remains uncertain due to the scarcity of historical records.
The distribution of the Skiggs surname in the United Kingdom is relatively uncommon, and it is most commonly found in the Norfolk region where it likely originated. Over time, some bearers of the Skiggs surname may have migrated to other parts of the country or even abroad, spreading the name beyond its original homeland.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling such as Skeggs or Skigg may exist due to factors like regional dialects or the recording practices of clerks and officials. Genealogists and historians interested in the Skiggs surname may explore parish records, census data, and other historical documents to trace the lineage and history of this distinctive British surname.
There are approximately 160 people named Skiggs in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Skiggs.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Dennis
- Eric
- Geoffrey
- Harold
- Ian
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Clara
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Karen
- Leigh
- Penelope
- Rosemary
- Shirley