About 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 nickname for someone with a slender or thin build. It may also have been used to describe someone who was agile or quick. Over time, the surname Skeens became established and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Skeens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skeens 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 Skeens is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Skeens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Skeens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.