Scholes

Scholes Meaning & Origin

About Scholes
The surname Scholes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceol," meaning "shelter" or "hut." It is a locational surname, typically associated with places named Scholes or Scholeswood, found in various counties across England. The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked in a shelter or hut. Over time, individuals with the surname Scholes spread to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Today, the surname Scholes is relatively uncommon but can still be found in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scholes: 1,771
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,284
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/skoʊlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scholes in Braille

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

The name Scholes in braille

How to sign the name Scholes using Sign Language

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

The name Scholes in sign language

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