TheNameDBSCANTLING
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the word 'scantling', referring to a small piece of timber or a limited amount.
Etymology
The surname likely originates from the Old French 'escantillon' meaning a small piece or sample, which entered English as 'scantling'. It may have been applied to a carpenter or timber worker.
About the SCANTLING Surname
Scantling is an English occupational surname likely referring to a carpenter or timber worker. The name is relatively uncommon and appears sporadically in English records.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation