Skattum

Skattum Meaning & Origin

About Skattum
The surname Skattum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "skattr," meaning "tax" or "tribute." It is believed to have originally been a locational surname, indicating that the bearer either lived near a place associated with taxes or worked as a tax collector. Over time, the surname Skattum has become relatively common in Norway and is still found among individuals of Norwegian descent today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skattum: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skattum 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
SKTM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S20305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AE1 T AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/skattum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKTM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skattum in Braille

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

The name Skattum in braille

How to sign the name Skattum using Sign Language

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

The name Skattum in sign language

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