Scudder

Scudder Meaning & Origin

About Scudder
The surname Scudder is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skúti," meaning "a shooter" or "archer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was skilled in archery or had a profession related to shooting, such as a bowman or an archer. Over time, the name Scudder has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scudder: 3,989
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,308
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scudder 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
SKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AH1 D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈskədər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scudder in Braille

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

The name Scudder in braille

How to sign the name Scudder using Sign Language

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

The name Scudder in sign language

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