Scram

Scram Meaning & Origin

About Scram
The surname Scram is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "screm" or "scram," meaning "to scream" or "to shout." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a loud or piercing voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Scram are likely to have ancestors who were known for their vocal abilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scram: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S2605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/skræm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scram in Braille

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

The name Scram in braille

How to sign the name Scram using Sign Language

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

The name Scram in sign language

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