Scholar
Scholar Meaning & Origin
About Scholar
The surname Scholar is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "scholer," meaning a student or scholar. It was originally used to denote someone who was involved in education or learning, particularly as a student or teacher. The surname Scholar likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their intellectual pursuits or as a patronymic surname for the child of a scholar.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Scholar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Scholar: 283
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 69392
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.1
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scholar 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 Scholar is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Scholar in Braille
Here's how to represent Scholar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Scholar using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Scholar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
