| ![Show Contents]() Skull History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of SkullWhat does the name Skull mean? The surname Skull has three possible origins, none of which are related to a skeletal "skull." Firstly, the name could have been derived "from the Old Norse skule, signifying a protector." 1 Secondly, the name could have been from "Skull (Schull), in the Barony of Carbery, co. Cork" 2 and finally, the name could have been "derived from the name of an ancestor as in 'the son of Scowle'". 3 Early Origins of the Skull familyThe surname Skull was first found in Suffolk where Robert Scule was recorded in the Abbey of Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, c. 1165. Later Robert filius Scule was listed in the Feet of Fines of Norfolk, in 1196. 4 In Lincolnshire, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 record William Scowle as holding lands there at that time. 3 Early History of the Skull familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Skull research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1438, 1448, 1579 and 1808 are included under the topic Early Skull History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Skull Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Skull, Scull and others. Early Notables of the Skull familyDistinguished members of the family include Migration of the Skull family to IrelandSome of the Skull family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Skull migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Skull Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Skull, who arrived in Virginia in 1643 5
Skull Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Edward Skull, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1706-1707 5
| Skull migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Skull Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Henry Skull, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Samuel Boddington" in 1851 6
- Jane Skull, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Samuel Boddington" in 1851 6
| Contemporary Notables of the name Skull (post 1700) | + |
- Alluring Skull, American director and actress, known for Chrissy Chlapecka-I'm So Hot (2023) and Creators for Palestine (2024)
- Dre Skull, American composer, known for Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018), Euphoria (2019) and Monster
- Chuck Skull, American actor, known for Hollywood Safari (1997), Joyride and Deadly Ransom (1998)
- Kool Skull, American actor, known for Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet Chronicles (2017), Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (2017) and The Reflection (2017)
- James Arthur Skull, Aluminum Executive
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Charnock, Richard, Stephen, Ludus Patronymicus of The Etymology of Curious Surnames. London: Trubner & Co., 60 Paternoster Row, 1868. Print.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SAMUEL BODDINGTON 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851SamuelBoddington.gif
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