Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

SKIBA

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Originof Polish origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event

Description

The name is derived from the Polish common noun skiba meaning ‘a strip of land created by ploughing, a ridge; a ploughshare', in dialects also ‘a slice of bread' and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. manner of eating).