Scadden

Scadden Meaning & Origin

About Scadden
The surname Scadden is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Scadde," which itself is a diminutive form of the Old English name "Scadda." The name Scadden is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or short in stature. It may also have been used as a descriptive term for someone who was quick or agile. Over time, the surname Scadden became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Scadden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Scadden: 513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42308
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scadden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Scadden is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AE1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈskædən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scadden in Braille

Here's how to represent Scadden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Scadden in braille

How to sign the name Scadden using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Scadden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Scadden in sign language

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