Skottowe Surname
Approximately 26 people bear this surname
Skottowe Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Scottow,' a parish in Norfolk.
Jefthe French de Scothowe, Norfolk, 1120: History of Norfolk.
John de Scothowe, Norfolk, 1279: ibid.
William de Skothow, rector of Hethill, Norfolk, 1329: ibid.
Read More About This SurnameSkottowe Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 25 | 1:2,228,722 | 84,230 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Man | 8 | 1:6,784 | 664 |
| England | 3 | 1:8,125,123 | 158,686 |
Skottowe Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Scottow,' a parish in Norfolk.
Jefthe French de Scothowe, Norfolk, 1120: History of Norfolk.
John de Scothowe, Norfolk, 1279: ibid.
William de Skothow, rector of Hethill, Norfolk, 1329: ibid.
(Scandinavian) belonging to Scottow (Norf.), 14th cent. Skothow, 13th cent. Scothowe [Old Norse haug-r, a hill, mound: the first element is rather a pers. name than Old Norse skot, a shooting, shot]
(Scandinavian) belonging to Scottow (Norf.), 14th cent. Skothow, 13th cent. Scothowe
Skottowe Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Skottowe Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Skottowe is carried by more people in England than any other country or territory. It can also occur as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Skottowe? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 3,882,373rd most widely held last name in the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 280,290,228 people. This surname occurs mostly in Europe, where 96 percent of Skottowe reside; 96 percent reside in Northern Europe and 96 percent reside in British Isles.
It is most widespread in England, where it is held by 25 people, or 1 in 2,228,722. In England Skottowe is most numerous in: Greater London, where 32 percent are found, Cambridgeshire, where 24 percent are found and Oxfordshire, where 16 percent are found. Excluding England Skottowe occurs in one country. It is also common in South Africa, where 4 percent are found.
Skottowe Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Skottowe has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Skottowe surname expanded 833 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottow | 80 | 213 | / |
| Skottey | 80 | 4 | / |
| Skotie | 71 | 2 | / |
| Scottie | 67 | 149 | / |
| Skattou | 67 | 79 | / |
| Skotoyi | 67 | 43 | / |
| Skattie | 67 | 38 | / |
| Skettou | 67 | 14 | / |
| Scottee | 67 | 3 | / |
| Skothou | 67 | 1 | / |
| Skoitou | 67 | 1 | / |
| Skattei | 67 | 1 | / |
| Scothow | 67 | 0 | / |
| Scottye | 67 | 0 | / |
| Scotover | 63 | 10 | / |
| Skotovih | 63 | 1 | / |
| Skotovich | 59 | 1 | / |
| Skatey | 57 | 15 | / |
| Scotie | 57 | 6 | / |
| Skatou | 57 | 2 | / |
| Skotai | 57 | 1 | / |
| Scotey | 57 | 1 | / |
| Scotee | 57 | 1 | / |
| Sketeyi | 53 | 1 | / |
| Shkatoa | 53 | 1 | / |
| Scatteia | 50 | 57 | / |
| Shketovy | 50 | 1 | / |
| Skotaiah | 50 | 1 | / |
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