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Skipper

in Tennessee

There are 204 people with the last name "Skipper" in Tennessee.

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Ranking in Tennessee

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Skipper 3,312
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  1. is 3,308th most common Halcomb
  2. is 3,309th most common Hedge
  3. is 3,310th most common Mckelvey
  4. is 3,311th most common Rider
  5. is 3,312th most common Skipper
  6. is 3,313th most common Ayres
  7. is 3,314th most common Beckett
  8. is 3,315th most common Brittain
  9. is 3,316th most common Burkeen

Similar Names and Nicknames

Skipworth, Skipwith, Skipton, Shipper, Skipp, Scipper, Scipior, Skippar, Shipiro, Skip

Most Common First Names for Skipper

James, Mary, Michael, Pamela, Steven, Brenda, Charles, Jennifer, Jessica, John

Meaning & History

English (chiefly Norfolk):

  • 1. occupational name for the master of a ship, Middle English skipper (from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schipper).
  • 2. from an agent derivative of Middle English skip(en) ‘to jump or spring’ (apparently of Scandinavian origin), hence an occupational name for an acrobat or professional tumbler, or nickname for a high-spirited person.
  • 3. occupational name for a basket-maker, from an agent derivative of Middle English skipp(e), skepp(e) ‘basket’, ‘hamper’ (Old Norse skeppa).

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    James Skipper, TN (7 searches)
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