About Scanlin
The surname Scanlin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Scannláin," meaning "descendant of Scannlán." The name Scannlán is believed to be derived from the word "scannal," which translates to "scandal" or "outrage." Therefore, the surname Scanlin may have originally been a nickname for someone associated with scandalous or outrageous behavior.
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The surname Scanlin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scanlin 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 Scanlin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scanlin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scanlin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.