About Scantlin
The surname Scantlin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scant," meaning "scarce" or "insufficient." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was of small or slight build, or perhaps someone who had a meager or inadequate amount of something. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Scantlin can be found primarily in the United States.
The surname Scantlin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scantlin 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 Scantlin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scantlin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.