Summerskill

Summerskill is a British surname with its origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name 'Sumer' and 'skill', meaning 'to kill'. The name could have potentially referred to someone who was adept at hunting or skilled in combat.

The surname Summerskill has been found mainly in regions across England, particularly in the northern counties such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over the years, families bearing the surname Summerskill have spread to various parts of the UK and beyond.

One notable individual with the surname Summerskill is Barbara Summerskill, a prominent British Labour politician and physician who played a significant role in health and social reforms in the mid-20th century.

Today, the surname Summerskill is relatively rare, but it remains an integral part of British name history, representing the heritage and lineage of the families that bear it.

There are approximately 171 people named Summerskill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Summerskill.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Edward
  • George
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Samuel
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Ann
  • Chloe
  • Donna
  • Joanne
  • Kim
  • Pauline
  • Rachel
  • Ruth
  • Saffron
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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