SKITMORE
Skitmore
Skitmore is a British surname with historical roots in the United Kingdom. The surname is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two Old English words: "scyttan", meaning to divide or apportion, and "mor", which translates to marsh or bog. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a marshy or boggy area that was prone to division or splitting.
The distribution of the Skitmore surname in the United Kingdom is predominantly centred around regions historically known for their marshlands, such as East Anglia and parts of the West Country. Over time, the surname has likely spread to other parts of the country and beyond as families migrated for various reasons.
As with many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Skitmore may have evolved over the years due to factors such as regional accents, illiteracy, or clerical errors. Variants of the surname may include Skittmore, Sketmore, or Skidmore.
Today, individuals bearing the Skitmore surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The surname may carry with it a sense of ancestral connection to the landscapes and communities from which it originated, providing a link to the history and geography of the British Isles.
There are approximately 105 people named Skitmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Skitmore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Colin
- Karl
- Kevin
- Malcolm
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Terence
Female
- Amber
- Caroline
- Emily
- Kelly
- Louise
- Lucy
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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