Scrimpsher

Scrimpsher Meaning & Origin

About Scrimpsher
The surname Scrimpsher is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Scrimshaw. It is derived from the Old Norse word "skrimsl," meaning a small object or trinket. The name Scrimpsher likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold scrimshaw, which refers to intricate engravings or carvings on bone or ivory. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in the variation Scrimpsher.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scrimpsher: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scrimpsher 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
SKMPXR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S26051206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R IH1 M F S ER0
🌐 IPA
/scrimpsher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKMPXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scrimpsher in Braille

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

The name Scrimpsher in braille

How to sign the name Scrimpsher using Sign Language

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

The name Scrimpsher in sign language

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