Scrimgeour

Scrimgeour Meaning & Origin

About Scrimgeour
The surname Scrimgeour is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Skrymir, meaning "giant" or "strongman." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was physically imposing or had a strong and powerful personality. Over time, the name evolved into Scrimgeour, and individuals with this surname can be traced back to various regions in Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scrimgeour: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKMJR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S2605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R IH1 M G AO0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈskrɪmgɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKMJR', 'SKMKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scrimgeour in Braille

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

The name Scrimgeour in braille

How to sign the name Scrimgeour using Sign Language

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

The name Scrimgeour in sign language

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