Find out how popular the last name Scantlin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Scantlin.

Scantlin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Scantlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scantlin in America

Scantlin is the 38050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scantlin surname appeared 583 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Scantlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scantlin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Scantlin

The surname SCANTLIN has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sceant," which meant "slanting" or "oblique." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on a sloping piece of land or near a hillside.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Scantelinus." This entry suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name was sometimes spelled as "Scauntelyn" or "Scauntling," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common during that era. The surname may also have been influenced by the Old French word "escantillon," which meant "a sample or pattern."

Historically, the SCANTLIN name has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir John Scantlin, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named William Scantlin was a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, England. He played an influential role in the local government and trade affairs during his lifetime.

Another notable individual was Thomas Scantlin, a Puritan minister who emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s. He served as a pastor in several towns, including Charlestown and Ipswich, and was known for his strict adherence to Puritan principles.

In the 18th century, the SCANTLIN name gained recognition through the efforts of Robert Scantlin, a skilled clockmaker who lived in London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy and wealthy merchants of the era.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contribution of Mary Scantlin, a pioneering educator and activist in the 19th century. She established several schools for underprivileged children in the United States and fought tirelessly for the rights of women and minorities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scantlin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Scantlin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Scantlin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Scantlin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Scantlin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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