Scobie

Scobie Meaning & Origin

About Scobie
The surname Scobie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "scolbh" meaning "a boatman" or "a ferryman." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as boatmen or ferry operators. Over time, the name Scobie has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scobie: 531
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,038
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKP
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S2010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈskɑbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scobie in Braille

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

The name Scobie in braille

How to sign the name Scobie using Sign Language

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

The name Scobie in sign language

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