UK surname
A topographic surname referring to a person who lived near a small coastal inlet or bay.
In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Skrine surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 59, ranked #34,401, down from #24,256 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Glastonbury St Benedict and St John, Street, St Philip and Jacob and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Skrine is 106 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 10.6%.
1881 census count
66
Ranked #24,256
Modern count
59
2016, ranked #34,401
Peak year
1901
106 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Skrine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Skrine surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 40 | #26,118 |
| 1861 | historical | 55 | #27,007 |
| 1881 | historical | 66 | #24,256 |
| 1891 | historical | 77 | #27,169 |
| 1901 | historical | 106 | #22,076 |
| 1911 | historical | 106 | #21,948 |
| 1997 | modern | 65 | #31,141 |
| 1998 | modern | 60 | #31,931 |
| 1999 | modern | 60 | #32,078 |
| 2000 | modern | 59 | #32,217 |
| 2001 | modern | 58 | #32,180 |
| 2002 | modern | 65 | #31,903 |
| 2003 | modern | 58 | #32,619 |
| 2004 | modern | 63 | #32,380 |
| 2005 | modern | 54 | #33,433 |
| 2006 | modern | 62 | #33,043 |
| 2007 | modern | 61 | #33,440 |
| 2008 | modern | 58 | #33,918 |
| 2009 | modern | 57 | #34,225 |
| 2010 | modern | 55 | #34,536 |
| 2011 | modern | 51 | #34,751 |
| 2012 | modern | 52 | #34,709 |
| 2013 | modern | 60 | #34,378 |
| 2014 | modern | 62 | #34,281 |
| 2015 | modern | 62 | #34,233 |
| 2016 | modern | 59 | #34,401 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Glastonbury St Benedict and St John, Street, St Philip and Jacob, St Pancras, Roath and Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glastonbury St Benedict and St John, Street | Somerset |
| 2 | St Philip and Jacob | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Roath | Glamorganshire |
| 5 | Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham | Berkshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Skrine surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Skrine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Skrine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Skrine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Skrine is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Skrine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Skrine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname SKRINE originated in England, specifically in the county of Devonshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "scryne," meaning a chest or coffer, likely referring to a person who crafted or dealt with such containers. Alternatively, it may have stemmed from the Old French word "escrin," which shares a similar meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SKRINE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions an individual named Robertus Scrinarius, a latinized version of the surname, indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Scryne" and "Skryne," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Skrine, a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Devonshire in the late 16th century (born around 1550, died in 1612).
During the 17th century, the SKRINE surname spread across England, with several members achieving distinction. One such figure was John Skrine (1622-1669), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Bristol. Another notable bearer was Bathsheba Skrine (1640-1700), a Quaker preacher and writer known for her religious works.
In the 18th century, the SKRINE family established themselves as influential landowners in Warwickshire. Henry Skrine (1718-1768) was a respected lawyer and member of the Middle Temple, while his son, Henry Skrine (1758-1824), followed in his footsteps and became a notable barrister and legal writer.
The 19th century saw the SKRINE name spread further across Britain and beyond. Henry Mills Skrine (1825-1901) was a British colonial administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam, India, and played a significant role in the development of the region.
Over the centuries, the SKRINE surname has been associated with various place names, such as Skrine's Court in Gloucestershire and Skrine's Manor in Devonshire, reflecting the family's historical landholdings and influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Skrine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 18 Skrines recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.80x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 18 | 2.80x |
| Somerset | 16 | 15.44x |
| Glamorgan | 9 | 8.03x |
| Surrey | 8 | 2.55x |
| Gloucestershire | 7 | 5.55x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 1.52x |
| Midlothian | 2 | 2.32x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 2.07x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.99x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.79x |
| Rutland | 1 | 21.14x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Glastonbury in Somerset leads with 7 Skrines recorded in 1881 and an index of 823.53x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury | 7 | 823.53x |
| Bristol St Paul In | 6 | 178.57x |
| Camberwell | 6 | 14.60x |
| South Stoke | 6 | 6666.67x |
| St Pancras London | 6 | 11.58x |
| Roath | 5 | 98.23x |
| Sunbury | 5 | 649.35x |
| Cardiff St John | 4 | 109.29x |
| Kensington London | 4 | 11.18x |
| Glencorse | 2 | 606.06x |
| St Giles Cripplegate | 2 | 235.29x |
| St James Bath | 2 | 4000.00x |
| Bishops Waltham | 1 | 181.82x |
| Cookham | 1 | 66.23x |
| Derby St Alkmund | 1 | 33.11x |
| Great Waltham | 1 | 192.31x |
| Holdenhurst | 1 | 28.90x |
| Kingston On Thames | 1 | 13.28x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.78x |
| Leckhampton | 1 | 128.21x |
| Lyncombe Widcombe | 1 | 36.90x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 4.23x |
| Uppingham | 1 | 178.57x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Skrine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Skrine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Skrine households.
FAQ
In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Skrine surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 59 in 2016. That gives Skrine a modern rank of #34,401.
A topographic surname referring to a person who lived near a small coastal inlet or bay.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Skrine bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.