Scragg

Scragg Meaning & Origin

About Scragg
The surname Scragg is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skragi," meaning "a lean or thin person." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was thin or gaunt in appearance. Over time, the name Scragg became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scragg: 394
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R AE1 G
🌐 IPA
/skræg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scragg in Braille

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

The name Scragg in braille

How to sign the name Scragg using Sign Language

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

The name Scragg in sign language

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