Surnames of Norse Origin

3,836 surnames found of Norse origin

Skiff
The surname Skiff is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skiffa," meaning "to move lightly or quickly." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a......
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Skilbred
The surname Skilbred is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse words "skil" meaning "separation" or "difference" and "bred" meaning "farm" or "land." Therefore, the meaning of the su......
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Skill
The surname Skill is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skil," meaning "knowledge" or "skill." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone ......
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Skille
The surname Skille is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skil," meaning "difference" or "distinction." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone wh......
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Skillern
The surname Skillern is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skjaldarr, meaning "shield" or "protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally u......
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Skillin
The surname Skillin is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skjoldr, meaning "shield." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name for someone who was s......
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Skilling
The surname Skilling is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skilja," meaning "to separate" or "to divide." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who w......
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Skillingstad
The surname Skillingstad is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skillingr," meaning "shilling," and "stad," meaning "place." Therefore, Skillingstad can be interpreted as "t......
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Skimehorn
The surname Skimehorn is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skími," meaning "shine" or "gleam," and "horn," meaning "horn." It is believed to have originated as a nickname ......
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Skinner
The surname Skinner is of English origin and is an occupational name for someone who worked as a skinner, which refers to a person who prepared animal hides by removing the fur or skin. The name is......
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Surnames of Norse Origin

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