Skidan

Skidan is a surname of Slavic origin, found primarily in Eastern Europe. Its etymology is believed to derive from the word "skidati" in Serbo-Croatian, which means "to take off" or "to remove." This could have been a occupational surname, perhaps referring to someone who removed something, or it may have a more metaphorical meaning related to shedding or leaving. Variations of the surname exist across different Slavic languages and regions, reflecting linguistic shifts and historical migrations.

Historically, families bearing the Skidan surname have been documented in various countries including Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Like many surnames, its prevalence has been influenced by factors such as population movements, political events, and patterns of settlement. Individuals with the Skidan surname have contributed to diverse fields, including arts, sciences, and sports, though their collective impact is dispersed and not associated with a singular, widely recognized historical event or movement. The surname continues to be present in contemporary populations across its traditional geographic areas.