About Skipwith
The surname Skipwith is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skjóldr, meaning "shield," and the Old English word "wic," meaning "dwelling" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Skipwith can be interpreted as "dwelling by the shield" or "settlement near the shield." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived near a place associated with a shield, such as a shield-shaped hill or a shield emblem on a building.
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The surname Skipwith is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skipwith 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 Skipwith in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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