Scurry

Scurry Meaning & Origin

About Scurry
The surname Scurry is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "scurien," meaning to move quickly or to scurry. It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who was known for their fast or agile movements. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Scurry can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scurry: 2,321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scurry based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Scurry is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S2060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K ER1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈskΙ™ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scurry in Braille

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

The name Scurry in braille

How to sign the name Scurry using Sign Language

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

The name Scurry in sign language

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