Scarlett

Scarlett Meaning & Origin

About Scarlett
The surname Scarlett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "escarlate," meaning a rich, bright red color. It was originally a nickname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Scarlett became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often retaining its association with the color red. Today, it is a relatively common surname found in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scarlett: 4,590
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.56

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKRLT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S206403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 R L IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈskɑrlɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKRLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S264

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scarlett in Braille

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

The name Scarlett in braille

How to sign the name Scarlett using Sign Language

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

The name Scarlett in sign language

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