Skar

Skar Meaning & Origin

About Skar
The surname Skar is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skarΓ°," meaning "notch" or "gap." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a gap or pass in the landscape. Over time, the surname Skar has become a relatively common surname in Norway and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the country.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skar: 331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/skar*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skar in Braille

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

The name Skar in braille

How to sign the name Skar using Sign Language

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

The name Skar in sign language

Numerology