About Scales
The surname Scales is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a weighing place or a market where goods were weighed. Alternatively, it could be an occupational name for a weigher or a balancer of scales. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone with a scaly or rough skin, resembling the scales of a fish or reptile. The surname Scales is derived from the Middle English word "scales" meaning "scales" or "balances."
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The surname Scales is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scales based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Scales in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scales using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.