About 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 descendants of someone named Skjǫldr. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Skeels. The surname Skeels is relatively rare and can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Skeels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skeels 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 Skeels is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Skeels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Skeels using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.