Scoggin

Scoggin Meaning & Origin

About Scoggin
The surname Scoggin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sgogach," meaning "bushy" or "shaggy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with wild or unkempt hair. Over time, the name evolved into Scoggin and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Scoggin can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scoggin: 1,871
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,615
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scoggin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKJN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 G IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈskɑgɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKJN', 'SKKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S225

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scoggin in Braille

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

The name Scoggin in braille

How to sign the name Scoggin using Sign Language

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

The name Scoggin in sign language

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