About Scovil
The surname Scovil is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Scufa" or "Scufel," which means "shovel." The name Scovil was likely originally a nickname given to someone who used a shovel or had a job involving shoveling, such as a digger or a ditcher. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Scovil can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their association with shoveling.
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The surname Scovil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scovil 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 Scovil is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scovil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scovil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.