Skinner (surname)
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The Skinner surname is likely occupational in origin. Before becoming used as a surname the word skinner was commonly used to identify someone who treated animal skins.
The English meaning of the Skinner surname literally means "one who prepared skins". An alternative Danish meaning of Skinner is "keeper of robes", which also hints at the historical connection to tradespeople who were involved with the furs and hides that would have been used to create clothing.
Common variations on the Skinner name are Skiner, Skinners, and Skynners. Other variations include Sckynner, Skyner, Skyniar, Skynnar, Skynner, Skinniar and Skynnere.
[edit] Coat of arms
The Skinner family coat of arms consists of a black shield with a gold-colored chevron. Three silver griffin heads surround the chevron. The crest above the shield (and sometimes a helmet) is a fourth griffin's head holding a red severed hand in its beak.
The motto commonly inscribed below the coat of arms is Sanguis Et Vulnera, which means "blood and wounds".
