About Skeete
The surname Skeete is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skeptr," meaning "scepter" or "rod of authority." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority or power, such as a ruler or a person who carried a staff of office. The surname Skeete may also have been a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used such a staff.
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The surname Skeete is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skeete 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 Skeete is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Skeete in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Skeete using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.