Scalf

Scalf Meaning & Origin

About Scalf
The surname Scalf is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skalli," meaning "bald head" or "skull." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was bald or had a prominent skull shape. Over time, the surname Scalf has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Scalfe or Skalf.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scalf: 3,433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,473
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scalf 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 Scalf is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKLF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AE1 L F
🌐 IPA
/skælf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S241

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scalf in Braille

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

The name Scalf in braille

How to sign the name Scalf using Sign Language

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

The name Scalf in sign language

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