About Skye
The surname Skye is of Scottish origin and is derived from the name of the Scottish island, Skye. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived on or near the island. The name Skye is derived from the Old Norse word "skíð" meaning "cloud" or "mist," reflecting the island's often misty and cloudy weather. Therefore, the surname Skye can be interpreted as referring to someone who lived near or had an association with the island of Skye.
The surname Skye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skye 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 Skye is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Skye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Skye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.