SKILLINGTON

Skillington

Skillington is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the village of Skillington in Lincolnshire, England. The village's name is believed to originate from the Old English personal name "Scyld," combined with the suffix "-ing" and "tun", meaning "the settlement of Scyld's people".

The Skillington surname was predominantly found in the Lincolnshire region of England. Variants of the surname may include Skellington, Skilling, Skelling, or Skillen.

The first records of the Skillington surname date back to the early 13th century in various parish registers and tax records in Lincolnshire. Over the centuries, bearers of the Skillington surname may have migrated to other parts of England and beyond, leading to its spread to other regions.

Famous individuals bearing the surname Skillington are not widely recorded in historical records, suggesting that the name may have been more common among ordinary folk rather than prominent figures.

The Skillington surname remains relatively rare today, with those who bear it likely able to trace their ancestry back to the Lincolnshire region of England. The surname's historical ties to a specific location give it a unique significance and add to the richness of British surnames.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

• Andrew
• Anthony
• David
• Edward
• Frank
• Gary
• Hugh
• John
• Luke
• Mark
• Paul
• Richard
• Tony

Female

• Amanda
• Eleanor
• Helen
• Jane
• Judith
• Julie
• Linda
• Rebecca
• Sandra
• Shirley
• Susan
• Valerie

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