Skaer

Skaer Meaning & Origin

About Skaer
The surname Skaer is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skær," meaning "bright" or "clear." It is likely to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fair or light complexion. Over time, the surname Skaer has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skaer: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skaer 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 Skaer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/skaer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skaer in Braille

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

The name Skaer in braille

How to sign the name Skaer using Sign Language

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

The name Skaer in sign language

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