Skarda Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The name Skarda or Škarda originated in the Balkans, and is found all throughout Southern and Central Europe.

History

The island of Škarda is an uninhabited Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It is believed that the surname originated in this region or possibly derived from the Greek surname Skardas.

Name Origin

In Czech and Croatian, Skarda means sour or sullen faced.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Given the distribution of Scarda surname spelled with a “C” instead of a “K” in Italy, it’s quite possible that there are genetic connections between the Slavic Skarda families and the Italian Scarda families. Due to Italian surnames rarely or never containing a “K”, it’s possible that the Scarda’s of Italy may have changed the spelling of their name at one point. Also as history points out, Italy was a major destination for refugees from the Balkans, due to the brutal invasion of the Ottoman Empire.

Nationality & Ethnicity

The surname Skarda most likely originated somewhere in the Balkan Peninsula or even possibly derived from the Greek surname Skardas. Given the turbulent history of the region, it’s likely that some Skarda families Willis eventually settle in other areas of Southern, Central and Eastern Europe.

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Early Skardas

These are the earliest records we have of the Skarda family.