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Early Origins of the Scilicomb family

The surname Scilicomb was first found in Lancashire where one of the first records of the family was Adam de Skillingcorne c. 1350. Later William Skillecome was listed in Hampshire in 1458. 1

The name is in many cases originally from the Isle of Man, where it "is most probably derived from a local name now for­gotten, beginning with the word skellig, 'rock.' We have Skellig and Cornaa separately among our local names, but not in combination." 2 3

Early History of the Scilicomb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Scilicomb research. Another 38 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1521, 1678, 1732 and 1763 are included under the topic Early Scilicomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Scilicomb Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Skillicorn, Skillicorne, Skillicower, Skillicome and others.

Early Notables of the Scilicomb family

Notables of the family at this time include Sir Philip Skillicorne, a vicar in 1521. 3 Captain Henry Skillicorne (1678-1763), is credited with being the first entrepreneur to recognize the opportunity to exploit the mineral springs...
Another 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Scilicomb Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Scilicomb family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Skillicorne settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1780.



  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  3. Moore, A.W., Manx Names. London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1906. Print


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