About Scripps
The surname Scripps is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scrippa," meaning a small bag or pouch. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who made or carried bags or pouches. Over time, the surname Scripps became associated with the Scripps family, who were prominent in the newspaper and publishing industry in the United States. Today, the surname Scripps is primarily associated with the legacy of E.W. Scripps, a newspaper publisher and philanthropist who founded the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The surname Scripps is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scripps based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Scripps in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scripps using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.