About Scantlen
The surname Scantlen is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "scant," meaning "short" or "scarce." It is likely that the name was originally used as a nickname for someone of small stature or someone who had a limited amount of something. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.
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The surname Scantlen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scantlen 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 Scantlen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scantlen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scantlen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.