SCANTLING

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England and North America.

SCANTLING Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the SCANTLING Surname