Skeel

Skeel Meaning & Origin

About 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 or had a strong protective nature. Over time, the surname Skeel became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to this skill or attribute.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Skeel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Skeel: 296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skeel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Skeel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/skil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skeel in Braille

Here's how to represent Skeel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Skeel in braille

How to sign the name Skeel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Skeel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Skeel in sign language

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