Find out how popular the last name Skrine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Skrine.

Skrine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Skrine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Skrine in America

Skrine is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Skrine surname appeared 267 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Skrine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Skrine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Skrine

The surname SKRINE originated in England, specifically in the county of Devonshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "scryne," meaning a chest or coffer, likely referring to a person who crafted or dealt with such containers. Alternatively, it may have stemmed from the Old French word "escrin," which shares a similar meaning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SKRINE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions an individual named Robertus Scrinarius, a latinized version of the surname, indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Scryne" and "Skryne," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Skrine, a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Devonshire in the late 16th century (born around 1550, died in 1612).

During the 17th century, the SKRINE surname spread across England, with several members achieving distinction. One such figure was John Skrine (1622-1669), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Bristol. Another notable bearer was Bathsheba Skrine (1640-1700), a Quaker preacher and writer known for her religious works.

In the 18th century, the SKRINE family established themselves as influential landowners in Warwickshire. Henry Skrine (1718-1768) was a respected lawyer and member of the Middle Temple, while his son, Henry Skrine (1758-1824), followed in his footsteps and became a notable barrister and legal writer.

The 19th century saw the SKRINE name spread further across Britain and beyond. Henry Mills Skrine (1825-1901) was a British colonial administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam, India, and played a significant role in the development of the region.

Over the centuries, the SKRINE surname has been associated with various place names, such as Skrine's Court in Gloucestershire and Skrine's Manor in Devonshire, reflecting the family's historical landholdings and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Skrine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Skrine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Skrine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Skrine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Skrine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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