Skene Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Skene Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Skene family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 10
Institutor Serv 2
Book Folder 1
Brewers Carman 1
Draper Apprentice 1
Labourer 1
Mechanical Engineer 1
Milkman 1
No Occupation Supported By Dividends 1
Office Caretaker 1
Watchman 1
Commercial Clerk 1
Domestic Servant 1
General Practitioner M D ? F F P & G L R C S Edinburgh 1
Joiner 1
A B Seaman 1
Income From Land 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Rectory Of Barthomley 1
Annuitant 1
D D Vicar Of Seghill 1
Governess Teacher 1
Merchant 1
Grocer 1
Miss Hopwoods Maid 1

Skene Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Askin 40% 3,569
2 Skeen 60% 1,725
3 Asken 60% 1,200
4 Skin 60% 1,109
5 Skene 100% 440
6 Skone 80% 316
7 Skan 60% 219
8 Skain 40% 201
9 Sakin 40% 180
10 Skane 80% 155
11 Skine 80% 135
12 Auskin 33% 133
13 Skeene 83% 125

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The surname Skene is the 5th most popular variant of Askin.

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