TheNameDBSkins
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the plural of skin, likely referring to a person who worked with animal hides or pelts.
Etymology
From Middle English 'skin' (Old Norse 'skinn'), referring to animal hides used in medieval trade. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for tanners, furriers, or hide merchants.
About the Skins Surname
An occupational surname indicating involvement in the leather or fur trade during medieval times. The name reflects the importance of hide processing in pre-industrial economies.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation