Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
SKINNER
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
SKINNER. A dealer in skins. The Skinners' Company in London received their charter of incorporation so early as the first year of Edward III. This name was commouly latinized Pelliparius.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English