Skillman

Skillman Meaning & Origin

About Skillman
The surname Skillman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "skilman," which means a person skilled in a particular trade or profession. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled or adept at their craft, such as a skilled worker or craftsman. Over time, the name Skillman became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to a skilled profession or trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skillman: 2,579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,083
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S204505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K IH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈskɪlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skillman in Braille

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

The name Skillman in braille

How to sign the name Skillman using Sign Language

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

The name Skillman in sign language

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