Scovel

Scovel Meaning & Origin

About Scovel
The surname Scovel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scofa" meaning "shelter" or "hut." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a small shelter or hut. Over time, the name Scovel evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scovel: 784
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,947
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKFL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K OW1 V AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈskoʊvəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scovel in Braille

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

The name Scovel in braille

How to sign the name Scovel using Sign Language

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

The name Scovel in sign language

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