Scrimsher

Scrimsher Meaning & Origin

About Scrimsher
The surname Scrimsher is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name Skrim, meaning "quick" or "nimble," combined with the Old English word "scir," meaning "bright" or "shining." As a result, the surname Scrimsher is thought to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick, agile, or had a bright and shining personality. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scrimsher: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scrimsher 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
SKMXR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S2605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R IH1 M SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/scrimsher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKMXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scrimsher in Braille

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

The name Scrimsher in braille

How to sign the name Scrimsher using Sign Language

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

The name Scrimsher in sign language

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