Skakel

Skakel is a surname that has appeared in English-language contexts, most notably in the United States. It is associated with the Skakel family of Greenwich, Connecticut, a social and political-connected family that has featured prominently in media coverage since the 1960s.

Notable individuals bearing the surname include Ethel Skakel Kennedy (born 1928), an American philanthropist and the widow of Robert F. Kennedy. Michael Skakel (born 1960), a member of the same family, became the central figure in the Martha Moxley murder case; he was convicted in 2002 and his case has featured extensive legal disputes and appeals.

In addition to these figures, the surname appears in biographies and news reporting connected to the Kennedy family and related legal proceedings. The name Skakel remains relatively uncommon and is most frequently found in the United States.