Scrimshaw

Scrimshaw Meaning & Origin

About Scrimshaw
The surname Scrimshaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skrimsl," meaning a small object or trinket. It was originally a nickname given to someone who made or sold scrimshaw, which refers to intricate engravings or carvings done on whalebone or ivory. Over time, the surname Scrimshaw became associated with individuals involved in this craft or trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scrimshaw: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scrimshaw 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
SKMX
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S260520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R IH1 M SH AO2
🌐 IPA
/ˈskrɪmˌʃɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKMX', 'SKMXF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scrimshaw in Braille

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

The name Scrimshaw in braille

How to sign the name Scrimshaw using Sign Language

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

The name Scrimshaw in sign language

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