Skinkis

Skinkis Meaning & Origin

About Skinkis
The surname Skinkis is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "skinkis," which means "to pour" or "to sprinkle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a water carrier or had a connection to water-related activities. The surname Skinkis may also have been given to individuals who were known for their generous or hospitable nature, as the act of pouring or sprinkling can symbolize sharing or offering.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skinkis: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skinkis 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 Skinkis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S205202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K IH1 NG K IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/skinkis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skinkis in Braille

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

The name Skinkis in braille

How to sign the name Skinkis using Sign Language

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

The name Skinkis in sign language

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