Scullion

Scullion Meaning & Origin

About Scullion
The surname Scullion is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "scuillín," meaning a small dish or bowl. It was originally a occupational name given to someone who worked as a scullion, a kitchen servant responsible for menial tasks such as washing dishes and preparing food. The name Scullion signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their involvement in the culinary field.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scullion: 895
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27059
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scullion 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
SKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AH1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈskəljən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scullion in Braille

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

The name Scullion in braille

How to sign the name Scullion using Sign Language

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

The name Scullion in sign language

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