Meanings
proper noun
- A surname.
Origin
The surname Skirvin may be of old Norse origin (possibly the name of a village), with many later instances of the name in the United Kingdom, primarily Scotland. The earliest instances of the name within the United States are found in Maryland dating back to the 1720s.
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APA
Skirvin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Skirvin
MLA
“Skirvin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Skirvin. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Skirvin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Skirvin.
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