Scarlet

Scarlet Meaning & Origin

About Scarlet
The surname Scarlet is derived from the Old French word "escarlate," meaning a bright red color. It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Scarlet has become associated with individuals who possess vibrant and fiery personalities, symbolizing passion, energy, and intensity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scarlet: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKRLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S206403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 R L AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈskɑrlət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKRLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S264

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scarlet in Braille

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

The name Scarlet in braille

How to sign the name Scarlet using Sign Language

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

The name Scarlet in sign language

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