Surnames that begin with the letter 'S'

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Skedel
The surname Skedel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schadel," meaning "skull" or "head." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a skull...
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Skeel
The surname Skeel is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skjol," meaning "shield." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a shield ...
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Skeele
The surname Skeele is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skúli, meaning "a wolf." It is believed to have been introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers during the V...
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Skeels
The surname Skeels is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skjǫldr, meaning "shield." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the de...
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Skeem
The surname Skeem is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skjalm," meaning "shield." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a shield ...
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Skeen
The surname Skeen is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sgein," meaning "knife" or "dagger." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in using...
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Skeene
The surname Skeene is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sgein," meaning "knife" or "dagger." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using ...
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Skeens
The surname Skeens is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Skein," which itself is a variant of the name "Skeat." The name Skeens is believed to have originated as a nickn...
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Skees
The surname Skees is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Skeat or Skeet. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skjótr, meaning "swift" or "quick." The name likely or...
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Skeet
The surname Skeet is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skeið," meaning "a racecourse or a track." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near o...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'S'

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