Scriba

Scriba Meaning & Origin

About Scriba
The surname Scriba is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scribere," meaning "to write." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as scribes or clerks, often in administrative or legal positions. The name Scriba signifies a person who was involved in writing, record-keeping, or document preparation, highlighting their literacy and importance in a time when writing was a specialized skill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scriba: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scriba based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S26010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R AY1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/scriba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scriba in Braille

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

The name Scriba in braille

How to sign the name Scriba using Sign Language

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

The name Scriba in sign language

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