Scripps

Scripps Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scripps: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S26012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K R IH1 P S
🌐 IPA
/skrɪps/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scripps in Braille

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

The name Scripps in braille

How to sign the name Scripps using Sign Language

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.

The name Scripps in sign language

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