Scotch

Scotch Meaning & Origin

About Scotch
The surname Scotch is derived from the Old English word "scotti," meaning "Irishman" or "Gael." It was originally used to denote someone of Scottish or Irish descent. The name may have been given to individuals who migrated from Scotland or Ireland to other parts of the world, or it could have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with Scottish or Irish culture. Overall, the surname Scotch signifies a connection to Scottish or Irish heritage.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scotch: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
SKX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
SA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
S20320
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/skษ‘สง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKX', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scotch in Braille

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

The name Scotch in braille

How to sign the name Scotch using Sign Language

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

The name Scotch in sign language

Numerology