About Skeffington
The surname Skeffington is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Leicestershire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "sceap" meaning "sheep" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Skeffington likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a sheep enclosure or settlement.
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The surname Skeffington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skeffington based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Skeffington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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